Water hardness in Neusäß
13.7 °dH very hard
Tap water in Neusäß is very hard: 13.7 °dH (245 mg/L · 14.3 gpg · 24.5 °fH).
Source: Stadtwerke Augsburg – Trinkwasseranalyse Flyer 03/2023 (2023) · data checked 2026-11-02
Range across supply zones: 241–248 mg/L.
Stadtwerke Augsburg Wasser supplies Neusäß, and its March 2023 analysis leaflet gives a computed 244.7 mg/L CaCO₃ inside a narrow range of 241.2 to 248.2 mg/L. That is almost the same as Augsburg itself at 235.6 mg/L. With so little variation, one descaling routine works for the whole town.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 13.7 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Stadtwerke Augsburg Wasser GmbH |
How Neusäß compares
- Tap water in Neusäß is 19 % harder than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 307 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 62 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Bayern it is number 84 of 137 cities; the regional median is 15.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Meitingen, 10 km away (9 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Wertingen, 16 km away (18.7 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Germany →
What it means at home
- Severe scale: heater elements and washing-machine heaters fail early.
- Detergent use is very high; taps and screens coat within days.
- Dishwasher at maximum salt setting.
- An ion-exchange softener is practically essential; RO for drinking water.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Yes. At this hardness a softener pays for itself through appliance life and detergent.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 1 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Neusäß
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 14 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 4th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H2 |
From each brand's manual for the model family named in the source; your model may differ, so check its manual. All brands and how to change the setting →
FAQ
Is Neusäß water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 245 mg/L as CaCO₃ (14.3 gpg, 13.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Neusäß safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
How many grains per gallon is Neusäß water?
14.3 gpg, equal to 13.7 °dH, 24.5 °fH or 245 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Neusäß?
For 245 mg/L (13.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Neusäß?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Stadtwerke Augsburg – Trinkwasseranalyse Flyer 03/2023 (2023). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. Stadtwerke Augsburg – Trinkwasseranalyse Flyer 03/2023 · Outdated figure? Tell us