Water hardness in Epe

The water hardness in Epe is around 2,5 dH, but this can sometimes vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood. You can find out the exact water hardness at your home by entering your postcode on your water company’s website Vitens.

Given this hardness level, the water in Epe is quite soft.

Each year, 6.67 kilos of limescale ends up in your water

If your average water consumption is 150 m³ per year, your water softener processes 150 m annually³ x 44.5 grams = 6.67 kilograms of limescale removed from your water! This is how you prevent that annoying limescale build-up that spoils the look of your shower, blocks your coffee machine and shower head, and reduces the efficiency of your hot-water pipes.

Soft water in Epe

The water hardness in Epe is around 2.5 dH. This means that the water in Epe is fairly soft. This is in contrast to many other places in the Netherlands, where the water hardness is often more than 8 dH.

Water hardness in the rest of the country

The Water hardness in the Netherlands varies considerably: it ranges from just over 2 dH to as much as 15 dH. This is because water is sometimes sourced from low-calcium sources, such as surface water (rivers, streams) or water from the dunes. The water extracted from these sources generally has a low, natural hardness. However, in the Netherlands, groundwater is usually used. This almost always results in much higher water hardness because this water is found in calcium-rich soil layers. This is caused by the remains of shellfish that lived here thousands of years ago – when the Netherlands was still under water.

Find out more: What is water hardness?

Any questions about our water softeners?

Would you like to know which water softener is best suited to your situation? Please feel free to contact us – we’d be happy to provide you with tailored advice for your home or business premises in Epe. Call us on 085 060 4470 or email us at info@mooiwater.nl.