Water hardness in Gland
22.4 °fH very hard
Tap water in Gland is very hard: 22.4 °fH (224 mg/L · 13.1 gpg · 12.5 °dH).
Source: Ville de Gland (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2025) · data checked 2026-10-21
Around Lake Geneva, drinking water comes mostly from the lake, supplemented by groundwater and springs. Ville de Gland reports a hardness of 224.0 mg/L CaCO₃. Scale forms quickly on heating elements and fittings, so a softener or strict descaling routine is worth considering.
In der Schweiz wird meist in °fH angegeben (1 °fH = 0,56 °dH).
Water data
| Total hardness | 22.4 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Ville de Gland |
How Gland compares
- Tap water in Gland is 16 % softer than the median of the 650 cities we track in Switzerland (26.7 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 446 of 650 in Switzerland (1 = hardest); 31 % of these cities have softer water.
- In VD it is number 9 of 15 cities; the regional median is 25.2 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Lausanne, 30 km away (17.9 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Morges, 20 km away (32 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Switzerland →
What it means at home
- Severe scale: heater elements and washing-machine heaters fail early.
- Detergent use is very high; taps and screens coat within days.
- Dishwasher at maximum salt setting.
- An ion-exchange softener is practically essential; RO for drinking water.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Yes. At this hardness a softener pays for itself through appliance life and detergent.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 1 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Gland
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 13 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S2 |
| 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 Gland water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 224 mg/L as CaCO₃ (13.1 gpg, 12.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Gland 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 Gland water?
13.1 gpg, equal to 12.5 °dH, 22.4 °fH or 224 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Gland?
For 224 mg/L (12.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Gland?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Ville de Gland (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Ville de Gland (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) · Outdated figure? Tell us