Water hardness in Morges
32 °fH very hard
Tap water in Morges is very hard: 32 °fH (320 mg/L · 18.7 gpg · 17.9 °dH).
Source: Commune de Morges, Détermination postulat Lendvai (étude de mai 2007) (2007) · data checked 2026-11-14
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
The figure for Morges, 320 mg/L CaCO₃, comes from a 2007 municipal study (the response to the Lendvai postulate). It is almost two decades old and is marked stale. The source does not say which supply this value describes, so check with the commune before relying on it. At this level, very hard, limescale in kettles and boilers is likely.
In der Schweiz wird meist in °fH angegeben (1 °fH = 0,56 °dH).
Water data
| Total hardness | 32 °fH |
|---|
How Morges compares
- Tap water in Morges is 20 % harder than the median of the 650 cities we track in Switzerland (26.7 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 175 of 650 in Switzerland (1 = hardest); 72 % of these cities have softer water.
- In VD it is number 2 of 15 cities; the regional median is 25.2 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Lausanne, 11 km away (17.9 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Schönenbuch, 137 km away (42.7 °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 Morges
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 18 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| LG | H3 |
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 Morges water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 320 mg/L as CaCO₃ (18.7 gpg, 17.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Morges 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 Morges water?
18.7 gpg, equal to 17.9 °dH, 32 °fH or 320 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Morges?
For 320 mg/L (17.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Morges?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Commune de Morges, Détermination postulat Lendvai (étude de mai 2007) (2007). Method: older figure, source currently unavailable. Commune de Morges, Détermination postulat Lendvai (étude de mai 2007) · Outdated figure? Tell us