Water hardness in Sint-Oedenrode
8.5 °dH hard
Tap water in Sint-Oedenrode is hard: 8.5 °dH (151 mg/L · 8.8 gpg · 15.1 °fH).
Source: Brabant Water, waterkwaliteit Sint-Oedenrode (2026 Q2) (2026-06) · data checked 2026-10-19
Range across supply zones: 146–157 mg/L.
Brabant Water supplies this area from groundwater pumped at its pumping stations across North Brabant. The reported hardness is 151.4 mg/L CaCO₃, with values from 146.0 to 156.9 mg/L depending on the street. Kettles, shower heads and washing machine heating elements scale up noticeably, so regular descaling is worthwhile.
Dutch suppliers report °dH; most networks are softened centrally to 5.6–8.4 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 8.5 °dH |
|---|
How Sint-Oedenrode compares
- Tap water in Sint-Oedenrode is 13 % harder than the median of the 654 cities we track in the Netherlands (7.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 95 of 654 in the Netherlands (1 = hardest); 85 % of these cities have softer water.
- In North Brabant it is number 55 of 181 cities; the regional median is 7.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Gerwen, 11 km away (6.8 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Helmond, 17 km away (11.3 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in the Netherlands →
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 Sint-Oedenrode
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 8 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| 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 Sint-Oedenrode water hard or soft?
It is hard: 151 mg/L as CaCO₃ (8.8 gpg, 8.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Sint-Oedenrode 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 Sint-Oedenrode water?
8.8 gpg, equal to 8.5 °dH, 15.1 °fH or 151 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Sint-Oedenrode?
For 151 mg/L (8.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Sint-Oedenrode?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: Brabant Water, waterkwaliteit Sint-Oedenrode (2026 Q2) (2026-06). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Brabant Water, waterkwaliteit Sint-Oedenrode (2026 Q2) · Outdated figure? Tell us