Water hardness in Wildberg
14 °dH very hard
Tap water in Wildberg is very hard: 14 °dH (250 mg/L · 14.6 gpg · 25 °fH).
Source: Stadt Wildberg, Härtebereich Trinkwasser Wildberg (Stand April 2022) (2022-04) · data checked 2026-11-03
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
Stadt Wildberg's hardness table gives 14.0 °dH for the Wildberg zone. That figure is dated April 2022, so it is more than four years old and is marked stale on this site. The same table lists other zones of the municipality with their own values, which are not used here, so check with the utility for a current reading.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 14 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Stadt Wildberg, Eigenbetrieb Wasserversorgung |
How Wildberg compares
- Tap water in Wildberg is 22 % harder than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 297 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 63 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Baden-Württemberg it is number 61 of 146 cities; the regional median is 12.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Neubulach, 7 km away (3.5 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Vaihingen an der Enz, 39 km away (28 °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 Wildberg
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 14 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 4th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H3 |
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 Wildberg water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 250 mg/L as CaCO₃ (14.6 gpg, 14 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Wildberg 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 Wildberg water?
14.6 gpg, equal to 14 °dH, 25 °fH or 250 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Wildberg?
For 250 mg/L (14 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Wildberg?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Stadt Wildberg, Härtebereich Trinkwasser Wildberg (Stand April 2022) (2022-04). Method: older figure, source currently unavailable. Stadt Wildberg, Härtebereich Trinkwasser Wildberg (Stand April 2022) · Outdated figure? Tell us