Water hardness in Ell
13 °fH hard
Tap water in Ell is hard: 13 °fH (130 mg/L · 7.6 gpg · 7.3 °dH).
Source: Administration de la gestion de l'eau (AGE), Dureté de l'eau (data.public.lu, CC0) (2022) · data checked 2026-10-20
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
Luxembourg communes report hardness in °fH (and °dH).
Water data
| Total hardness | 13 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Commune de Ell |
How Ell compares
- Tap water in Ell is 29 % softer than the median of the 101 cities we track in Luxembourg (18.2 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 91 of 101 in Luxembourg (1 = hardest); 10 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Redange it is number 8 of 10 cities; the regional median is 19.3 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Préizerdaul, 7 km away (9.3 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Redange-sur-Attert, 2 km away (28.8 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Luxembourg →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Ell
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 7 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| 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 Ell water hard or soft?
It is hard: 130 mg/L as CaCO₃ (7.6 gpg, 7.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Ell safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Luxembourg communes report hardness in °fH (and °dH).
How many grains per gallon is Ell water?
7.6 gpg, equal to 7.3 °dH, 13 °fH or 130 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Ell?
For 130 mg/L (7.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Ell?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: Administration de la gestion de l'eau (AGE), Dureté de l'eau (data.public.lu, CC0) (2022). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Administration de la gestion de l'eau (AGE), Dureté de l'eau (data.public.lu, CC0) · Outdated figure? Tell us