Water hardness in Steinhausen
34 °fH very hard
Tap water in Steinhausen is very hard: 34 °fH (340 mg/L · 19.9 gpg · 19 °dH).
Source: Wasser- und Elektrizitätswerk Steinhausen AG (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2025) · data checked 2026-10-21
In central Switzerland, drinking water comes from springs, groundwater and in part treated lake water. Wasser- und Elektrizitätswerk Steinhausen AG reports a hardness of 340.0 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 | 34 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Wasser- und Elektrizitätswerk Steinhausen AG |
How Steinhausen compares
- Tap water in Steinhausen is 27 % harder than the median of the 650 cities we track in Switzerland (26.7 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 115 of 650 in Switzerland (1 = hardest); 82 % of these cities have softer water.
- In ZG it is number 1 of 10 cities; the regional median is 25.4 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Cham, 3 km away (26.1 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Rorbas, 38 km away (44.1 °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 Steinhausen
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 19 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 5 |
| 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 Steinhausen water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 340 mg/L as CaCO₃ (19.9 gpg, 19 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Steinhausen 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 Steinhausen water?
19.9 gpg, equal to 19 °dH, 34 °fH or 340 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Steinhausen?
For 340 mg/L (19 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Steinhausen?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Wasser- und Elektrizitätswerk Steinhausen AG (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Wasser- und Elektrizitätswerk Steinhausen AG (via SVGW trinkwasser.ch) · Outdated figure? Tell us