Water hardness in Muri bei Bern
17 °fH hard
Tap water in Muri bei Bern is hard: 17 °fH (170 mg/L · 9.9 gpg · 9.5 °dH).
Source: Gemeindeversorgung Muri bei Bern (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2022) · data checked 2026-10-21
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
The Wasserverbund Region Bern supplies many municipalities mainly with groundwater from the Aare valley and the Emmental, used with little treatment. Gemeindeversorgung Muri bei Bern reports a hardness of 170.0 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 | 17 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Gemeindeversorgung Muri bei Bern |
How Muri bei Bern compares
- Tap water in Muri bei Bern is 36 % softer than the median of the 650 cities we track in Switzerland (26.7 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 543 of 650 in Switzerland (1 = hardest); 16 % of these cities have softer water.
- In BE it is number 66 of 83 cities; the regional median is 23 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Biel/Bienne, 29 km away (11.7 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Belp, 5 km away (27.2 °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 Muri bei Bern
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 10 °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 Muri bei Bern water hard or soft?
It is hard: 170 mg/L as CaCO₃ (9.9 gpg, 9.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Muri bei Bern 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 Muri bei Bern water?
9.9 gpg, equal to 9.5 °dH, 17 °fH or 170 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Muri bei Bern?
For 170 mg/L (9.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Muri bei Bern?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: Gemeindeversorgung Muri bei Bern (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2022). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Gemeindeversorgung Muri bei Bern (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) · Outdated figure? Tell us