Water hardness in Reichenbach/Vogtland
4.4 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Reichenbach/Vogtland is moderately hard: 4.4 °dH (79 mg/L · 4.6 gpg · 7.8 °fH).
Source: ZWAV Plauen, Härtebereiche der Versorgungszonen (2026) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 59–262 mg/L.
ZWAV Plauen publishes hardness by supply zone, and the figure for Reichenbach/Vogtland is 78.5 mg/L CaCO₃, in the moderate category. The range is wide, from 58.9 to 262.4 mg/L, so the zone your address belongs to matters a great deal. Check the ZWAV zone table before deciding on treatment.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 4.4 °dH |
|---|
How Reichenbach/Vogtland compares
- Tap water in Reichenbach/Vogtland is 62 % softer than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 750 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 7 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Sachsen it is number 21 of 38 cities; the regional median is 5.2 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Rodewisch, 13 km away (2.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Mylau, 3 km away (6.9 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Germany →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Reichenbach/Vogtland
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 4 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
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 Reichenbach/Vogtland water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 79 mg/L as CaCO₃ (4.6 gpg, 4.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Reichenbach/Vogtland 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 Reichenbach/Vogtland water?
4.6 gpg, equal to 4.4 °dH, 7.8 °fH or 79 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Reichenbach/Vogtland?
For 79 mg/L (4.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Reichenbach/Vogtland?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: ZWAV Plauen, Härtebereiche der Versorgungszonen (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. ZWAV Plauen, Härtebereiche der Versorgungszonen · Outdated figure? Tell us