Water hardness in Reinach
25.4 °fH very hard
Tap water in Reinach is very hard: 25.4 °fH (255 mg/L · 14.9 gpg · 14.3 °dH).
Source: Wasserwerk Reinach und Umgebung (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
In the Basel area, drinking water is drawn from groundwater in the Rhine and Birs plains, partly topped up with Rhine water infiltrated in the Hard forest, and the limestone of the Jura sets the hardness. Wasserwerk Reinach und Umgebung reports a hardness of 254.5 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 | 25.4 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Wasserwerk Reinach und Umgebung |
How Reinach compares
- Tap water in Reinach is 5 % softer than the median of the 650 cities we track in Switzerland (26.7 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 369 of 650 in Switzerland (1 = hardest); 43 % of these cities have softer water.
- In BL it is number 25 of 30 cities; the regional median is 29 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Binningen, 5 km away (20 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Witterswil, 5 km away (33.1 °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 Reinach
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 14 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 4th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| 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 Reinach water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 255 mg/L as CaCO₃ (14.9 gpg, 14.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Reinach 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 Reinach water?
14.9 gpg, equal to 14.3 °dH, 25.4 °fH or 255 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Reinach?
For 255 mg/L (14.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Reinach?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Wasserwerk Reinach und Umgebung (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2024). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Wasserwerk Reinach und Umgebung (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) · Outdated figure? Tell us