Hardness level
Water hardness is a measure of the content of dissolved naturally occurring calcium and magnesium compounds in water.
The higher the content, the harder the water. The hardness of the water plays a significant role when washing laundry. The softer the water, the less water softener (or detergent) is required for laundry care.
Under the German Act on the Environmental Compatibility of Detergents and Cleaning Agents (WRMG), the detergent industry is required to issue graduated dosage recommendations for phosphate-containing detergents and cleaning agents for the different water hardness ranges and to print these clearly on the packaging.
We therefore recommend that you adhere to these dosage recommendations; this will reduce the burden on the environment and also save you money.
| Hardness level | Calcium carbonate per liter: | °dH |
| Soft | less than 1.5 millimoles | less than 8.4 °dH |
| Medium | 1.5 to 2.5 millimoles | 8.4 to 14 °dH |
| Hard | more than 2.5 millimoles | more than 14 °dH |
According to § 14 TrinkwG (Drinking Water Act) and § 8 Waschmittelgesetz (Detergent Act), the drinking water from the network of our municipal utility in Göllheim corresponds to the hardness range medium to hard.
DETAILED RESULTS FOR YOUR RESIDENCE
Via the drinking water information system of the Ministry of Environment, Energy, Food and Forestry RLP you can find a detailed analysis of the drinking water for your residence / address.
There you will also find precise information on the water hardness for your place of residence / address. Click here for the country's drinking water information system.