Water hardness in Bohinjska Bistrica
6.1 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Bohinjska Bistrica is moderately hard: 6.1 °dH (109 mg/L · 6.4 gpg · 10.9 °fH).
Source: Občina Bohinj, municipal drinking-water compliance report 2023 (dated 20.03.2024), Tabela 13 Trdota pitne vode (2023) · data checked 2026-11-05
The municipality of Bohinj runs the Bohinjska Bistrica waterworks (VS 1834), which also serves Bitnje, Lepence and Log v Bohinju. Its 2023 drinking-water report gives a total hardness of 6.1 °dH and classes the water as soft. Other Bohinj systems differ, so this figure is for the Bohinjska Bistrica system only. Soft water forms little scale, but the report covers a single sample year.
Slovenian suppliers report total hardness in °dH ("nemške stopinje").
Water data
| Total hardness | 6.1 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Občina Bohinj (Režijski obrat, waterworks VS 1834) |
How Bohinjska Bistrica compares
- Tap water in Bohinjska Bistrica is 45 % softer than the median of the 15 cities we track in Slovenia (11 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 15 of 15 in Slovenia (1 = hardest); 0 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Kranj, 31 km away (11 °dH).
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 Bohinjska Bistrica
| 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 Bohinjska Bistrica water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 109 mg/L as CaCO₃ (6.4 gpg, 6.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Bohinjska Bistrica safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Slovenian suppliers report total hardness in °dH ("nemške stopinje").
How many grains per gallon is Bohinjska Bistrica water?
6.4 gpg, equal to 6.1 °dH, 10.9 °fH or 109 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Bohinjska Bistrica?
For 109 mg/L (6.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Bohinjska Bistrica?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: Občina Bohinj, municipal drinking-water compliance report 2023 (dated 20.03.2024), Tabela 13 Trdota pitne vode (2023). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Občina Bohinj, municipal drinking-water compliance report 2023 (dated 20.03.2024), Tabela 13 Trdota pitne vode · Outdated figure? Tell us