Water hardness in Ebikon
15.5 °fH hard
Tap water in Ebikon is hard: 15.5 °fH (155 mg/L · 9.1 gpg · 8.7 °dH).
Source: Gemeinde Ebikon (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2022) · data checked 2026-10-21
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
In central Switzerland, drinking water comes from springs, groundwater and in part treated lake water. Gemeinde Ebikon reports a hardness of 155.0 mg/L CaCO₃. The figure dates from 2022 and may have changed. Kettles, shower heads and washing machine heating elements scale up noticeably, so regular descaling is worthwhile.
In der Schweiz wird meist in °fH angegeben (1 °fH = 0,56 °dH).
Water data
| Total hardness | 15.5 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Gemeinde Ebikon |
How Ebikon compares
- Tap water in Ebikon is 42 % softer than the median of the 650 cities we track in Switzerland (26.7 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 570 of 650 in Switzerland (1 = hardest); 12 % of these cities have softer water.
- In LU it is number 33 of 39 cities; the regional median is 24.6 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Merenschwand, 20 km away (11.6 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Root, 4 km away (21.9 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Switzerland →
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 Ebikon
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 9 °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 Ebikon water hard or soft?
It is hard: 155 mg/L as CaCO₃ (9.1 gpg, 8.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Ebikon 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 Ebikon water?
9.1 gpg, equal to 8.7 °dH, 15.5 °fH or 155 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Ebikon?
For 155 mg/L (8.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Ebikon?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: Gemeinde Ebikon (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2022). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Gemeinde Ebikon (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) · Outdated figure? Tell us