Water hardness in Naters
4.5 °fH soft
Tap water in Naters is soft: 4.5 °fH (45 mg/L · 2.6 gpg · 2.5 °dH).
Source: Wasserversorgung Naters (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2025) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 9–121 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 Naters reports a hardness of 45.0 mg/L CaCO₃, with values from 9.0 to 121.0 mg/L depending on the address. Scale builds up only slowly here, so a softener is rarely needed.
In der Schweiz wird meist in °fH angegeben (1 °fH = 0,56 °dH).
Water data
| Total hardness | 4.5 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Wasserversorgung Naters |
How Naters compares
- Tap water in Naters is 83 % softer than the median of the 650 cities we track in Switzerland (26.7 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 639 of 650 in Switzerland (1 = hardest); 2 % of these cities have softer water.
- In VS it is number 15 of 17 cities; the regional median is 13.7 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Bellwald, 17 km away (2.4 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Brig-Glis, 1 km away (7.2 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Switzerland →
What it means at home
- Little or no limescale in kettles, water heaters or washing machines.
- Soap lathers easily; water does not dry skin or hair.
- Dishwasher: salt setting at minimum or off.
- No softener needed; a jug filter only changes taste.
How much salt will you use for softening?
No. Water this soft does not need softening.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 6 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Naters
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 3 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 1 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S0 |
| LG | H0 |
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 Naters water hard or soft?
It is soft: 45 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.6 gpg, 2.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Naters 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 Naters water?
2.6 gpg, equal to 2.5 °dH, 4.5 °fH or 45 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Naters?
For 45 mg/L (2.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Naters?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Wasserversorgung Naters (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Wasserversorgung Naters (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) · Outdated figure? Tell us