Water hardness in Brig-Glis
7.2 °fH moderately hard
Tap water in Brig-Glis is moderately hard: 7.2 °fH (72 mg/L · 4.2 gpg · 4 °dH).
Source: Wasserversorgung Brig-Glis (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2025) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 68–79 mg/L.
In the Alps, drinking water comes from springs and groundwater, and water from crystalline rock such as gneiss is much softer than on the Plateau. Wasserversorgung Brig-Glis reports a hardness of 72.0 mg/L CaCO₃, with values from 68.0 to 79.0 mg/L depending on the address. Scale shows up over time on kettles and shower screens, and regular descaling is usually enough.
In der Schweiz wird meist in °fH angegeben (1 °fH = 0,56 °dH).
Water data
| Total hardness | 7.2 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Wasserversorgung Brig-Glis |
How Brig-Glis compares
- Tap water in Brig-Glis is 73 % softer than the median of the 650 cities we track in Switzerland (26.7 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 631 of 650 in Switzerland (1 = hardest); 3 % of these cities have softer water.
- In VS it is number 11 of 17 cities; the regional median is 13.7 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Naters, 1 km away (4.5 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Visp, 8 km away (13.7 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Switzerland →
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 Brig-Glis
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 4 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 1st |
| 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 Brig-Glis water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 72 mg/L as CaCO₃ (4.2 gpg, 4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Brig-Glis safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. In der Schweiz wird meist in °fH angegeben (1 °fH = 0,56 °dH).
How many grains per gallon is Brig-Glis water?
4.2 gpg, equal to 4 °dH, 7.2 °fH or 72 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Brig-Glis?
For 72 mg/L (4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Brig-Glis?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: Wasserversorgung Brig-Glis (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Wasserversorgung Brig-Glis (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) · Outdated figure? Tell us