Water hardness in Templin
13 °dH very hard
Tap water in Templin is very hard: 13 °dH (232 mg/L · 13.6 gpg · 23.2 °fH).
Source: ZVWU, Trinkwasserqualität hardness table (Stand 2023) (2023) · data checked 2026-11-03
Range across supply zones: 211–254 mg/L.
2 supply zones — hardness varies by neighbourhood; the figure above is the median.
Hardness by district / supply zone
| °dH | mg/L | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Templin-1 waterworks | 14.2 | 254 | very hard |
| Templin-2 waterworks | 11.8 | 211 | very hard |
The ZVWU, the water association for the Westuckermark, lists two waterworks serving Templin: Templin-1 at 253.5 mg/L and Templin-2 at 210.6 mg/L CaCO₃. The headline figure of 232.1 mg/L lies between them. The table is dated 2023, so current values may differ slightly. Both are very hard water, so scale in kettles and boilers is to be expected.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 13 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Zweckverband Wasserversorgung und Abwasserentsorgung der Westuckermark (ZVWU) |
How Templin compares
- Tap water in Templin is 13 % harder than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 335 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 58 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Brandenburg it is number 10 of 15 cities; the regional median is 16 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Torgelow, 52 km away (6.1 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Prenzlau, 35 km away (20.8 °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 Templin
| 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 Templin water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 232 mg/L as CaCO₃ (13.6 gpg, 13 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Templin 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 Templin water?
13.6 gpg, equal to 13 °dH, 23.2 °fH or 232 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Templin?
For 232 mg/L (13 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Templin?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: ZVWU, Trinkwasserqualität hardness table (Stand 2023) (2023). Method: figure published by the water supplier. ZVWU, Trinkwasserqualität hardness table (Stand 2023) · Outdated figure? Tell us