Water hardness in Brunssum
5.6 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Brunssum is moderately hard: 5.6 °dH (100 mg/L · 5.8 gpg · 10 °fH).
Source: WML / Limburgs Drinkwater, gemeentepagina (2026) · data checked 2026-10-29
WML reports 100.0 mg/L CaCO3 for Brunssum, in the moderate category. Scale is milder here, but some deposits on kettles and taps are still likely.
Dutch suppliers report °dH; most networks are softened centrally to 5.6–8.4 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 5.6 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | WML |
How Brunssum compares
- Tap water in Brunssum is 26 % softer than the median of the 654 cities we track in the Netherlands (7.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 620 of 654 in the Netherlands (1 = hardest); 5 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Limburg it is number 5 of 6 cities; the regional median is 8.3 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Kerkrade, 11 km away (3.5 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Sittard, 9 km away (8.7 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in the Netherlands →
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 Brunssum
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 6 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| 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 Brunssum water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 100 mg/L as CaCO₃ (5.8 gpg, 5.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Brunssum safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Dutch suppliers report °dH; most networks are softened centrally to 5.6–8.4 °dH.
How many grains per gallon is Brunssum water?
5.8 gpg, equal to 5.6 °dH, 10 °fH or 100 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Brunssum?
For 100 mg/L (5.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Brunssum?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: WML / Limburgs Drinkwater, gemeentepagina (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. WML / Limburgs Drinkwater, gemeentepagina · Outdated figure? Tell us