Water hardness plays a role in many areas of life: from the new coffee machine, to the calcification of the kettle, to the detergent dosage, to the water used for watering plants. But what exactly does water hardness actually mean?
The term water hardness describes the proportion of calcium and magnesium in the water. Water hardness is created in the soil through which water flows or seeps. Depending on the region and the nature of the soil, water hardness can vary greatly in Germany. Hard water is found in areas with limestone, gypsum or dolomite layers. Soft water is found in areas with basalt, sandstone or granite. Whether soft or hard drinking water flows from the tap - both are completely natural and can be enjoyed without hesitation.
By the way: our drinking water is in the "soft" hardness range. This means that our water contains fewer mineral salts dissolved from the ground. And therefore causes fewer limescale stains, for example. And you can also use less detergent.