Water hardness in Wegscheid
4.6 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Wegscheid is moderately hard: 4.6 °dH (82 mg/L · 4.8 gpg · 8.2 °fH).
Source: Markt Wegscheid, Wasserversorgung: Gesamthärte je Versorgungsgebiet (Stand 22.02.2023) (2023-02) · data checked 2026-11-06
Range across supply zones: 59–171 mg/L.
5 supply zones — hardness varies by neighbourhood; the figure above is the median.
Hardness by district / supply zone
| °dH | mg/L | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasberg | 9.6 | 171 | hard |
| Möslberg | 4.6 | 82 | moderately hard |
| Thalberg | 3.3 | 59 | soft |
| Wegscheid | 4.6 | 82 | moderately hard |
| Wildenranna | 3.6 | 64 | moderately hard |
The market town of Wegscheid publishes total hardness for five supply areas. The median is 82.1 mg/L CaCO₃, with a range of 58.9 to 171.4 mg/L. The data is dated 22 February 2023, so it is more than three years old; the town can confirm current values.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 4.6 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Markt Wegscheid Wasserversorgung |
How Wegscheid compares
- Tap water in Wegscheid is 60 % softer than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 745 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 8 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Bayern it is number 134 of 137 cities; the regional median is 15.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Deggendorf, 66 km away (3.7 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Passau, 26 km away (10.2 °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 Wegscheid
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 5 °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 Wegscheid water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 82 mg/L as CaCO₃ (4.8 gpg, 4.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Wegscheid 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 Wegscheid water?
4.8 gpg, equal to 4.6 °dH, 8.2 °fH or 82 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Wegscheid?
For 82 mg/L (4.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Wegscheid?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: Markt Wegscheid, Wasserversorgung: Gesamthärte je Versorgungsgebiet (Stand 22.02.2023) (2023-02). Method: older figure, source currently unavailable. Markt Wegscheid, Wasserversorgung: Gesamthärte je Versorgungsgebiet (Stand 22.02.2023) · Outdated figure? Tell us