Water hardness in Olching
12.8 °dH very hard
Tap water in Olching is very hard: 12.8 °dH (229 mg/L · 13.3 gpg · 22.9 °fH).
Source: AmperVerband – Auszug Trinkwasseranalyse Olching (Probenahme 27.09.2022) (2022) · data checked 2026-11-02
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
The AmperVerband analysis for Olching comes from a sample taken on 27 September 2022 and gives 228.5 mg/L CaCO₃, with calcium at 62.3 mg/L and magnesium at 17.6 mg/L. It is a single-sample report, so treat it as indicative rather than an annual average. Neighbouring Germering reports 353.4 mg/L, which shows how much the supply varies west of Munich.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 12.8 °dH |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 62.3 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 17.6 |
| Utility | AmperVerband / Stadt Olching |
How Olching compares
- Tap water in Olching is 11 % harder than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 346 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 57 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Bayern it is number 90 of 137 cities; the regional median is 15.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Emmering, 4 km away (5.9 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Germering, 8 km away (19.8 °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 Olching
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 13 °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 Olching water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 229 mg/L as CaCO₃ (13.3 gpg, 12.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Olching 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 Olching water?
13.3 gpg, equal to 12.8 °dH, 22.9 °fH or 229 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Olching?
For 229 mg/L (12.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Olching?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: AmperVerband – Auszug Trinkwasseranalyse Olching (Probenahme 27.09.2022) (2022). Method: figure published by the water supplier. AmperVerband – Auszug Trinkwasseranalyse Olching (Probenahme 27.09.2022) · Outdated figure? Tell us