Water hardness and tap water in Inzlingen
Landkreis Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg · Postcode 79594
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- Limits of the Drinking Water OrdinancemetAll tested parameters (20), at the waterworks
- Water hardness14.62 °dH, hardNo legal limit, only a range
- Data coverageCore parameters: 7 of 7Score based on complete data
Verified drinking-water values
Note from the test report (in the German original): Gemeinde Inzlingen · Untersuchungsbefund von Normec Heppeler Institute zur Probenahme am 18.02.2026 im Ortsnetz (Niederzone, RÜB Zoll), im BDEW-Wasserportal für den Versorgungsbereich Inzlingen (2.541 versorgte Personen) veröffentlicht. Inzlingen mit Waidhof liegt laut Wasserportal ganz in diesem Versorgungsbereich. Die Gesamthärte steht im Bericht nur in mmol/l (2,61) und ist mit 5,6 in °dH umgerechnet. Coliforme Bakterien enthält der Bericht nicht.
Background on household plumbing, not a measurement: in Inzlingen, 35 % of buildings with living space were built before 1970, and a further 24 % between 1970 and 1979 (Zensus 2022, Statistisches Bundesamt, dl-de/by-2-0). (Zensus 2022) According to the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt), lead pipes exist at most in houses built before 1973 – and by no means in all of them. Whether there are any in your house is known to the owner or a plumber. (UBA)
What the values mean for Inzlingen
- Nitrate 10 mg/L – about 20 % of the limit of 50 mg/L and in the medium range – such values occur in catchments shaped by agriculture. Boiling does not reduce nitrate.
- PFAS (sum of PFAS-20) 11.7 ng/L – about 12 % of the limit of 100 ng/L (since 12 January 2026).
- Lead – not detectable at the waterworks. Lead gets into the water almost only through old lead pipes in household plumbing, not via the supplier.
- Uranium – not detectable at the waterworks (limit 10 µg/L).
- pH 7.5 – within the range of the Drinking Water Ordinance (6.5 to 9.5). The pH determines how corrosive the water is in household plumbing.
Water hardness in Inzlingen in everyday life
At 14.62 °dH, Inzlingen is in the hardness range “hard” (soft: below 8.4 °dH, medium: 8.4–14 °dH, hard: above 14 °dH).
- Dose detergent for the hardness range “hard” – a larger amount is needed; a water softener for the washing machine can save detergent.
- Limescale builds up quickly: descale the kettle about every two to three weeks, and taps and shower heads too.
- In your own house, limescale protection or a water softener can be worthwhile at this hardness; in a rented flat, the owner decides.
Baby food and low sodium: tap water in Inzlingen next to the bottled-water thresholds
Bottled water may only be labelled “suitable for preparing infant food” („geeignet für die Zubereitung von Säuglingsnahrung“) if it keeps to the maximum levels of the German Mineral and Table Water Ordinance (Mineral- und Tafelwasser-Verordnung, Annex 6). Here the published values for Inzlingen are shown next to them, each substance on its own. This is a comparison with labelling thresholds for bottled water, not a statement on whether your tap water is suitable for baby food. (Min/TafelWV, Anlage 6)
| Substance | Maximum level | Value in Inzlingen |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 20 mg/l | 6.5 mg/l – not above |
| Nitrate | 10 mg/l | 10 mg/l – not above |
| Nitrite | 0.02 mg/l | 0.01 mg/l – not above |
| Sulphate | 240 mg/l | 15 mg/l – not above |
| Fluoride | 0.7 mg/l | 0.12 mg/l – not above |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg/l | below the detection limit (0.005 mg/l) – not above |
| Arsenic | 0.005 mg/l | 0.0012 mg/l – not above |
| Uranium | 0.002 mg/l | below the detection limit (0.0005 mg/l) – not above |
Against the other thresholds of Annex 6, the water would qualify as: low in sodium (“suitable for a low-sodium diet”) (Sodium 6.5 mg/l, threshold below 20 mg/l).
For context: the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt) considers preparing baby food with bottled water carrying this label necessary only in rare cases, for example when tap water is temporarily allowed to contain more than 50 mg/l nitrate. (UBA 2016, p. 59) Water from lead pipes in the house is always unsuitable for infants. (UBA 2020, p. 16) The values apply at the waterworks. Questions about baby food are answered by your midwife, your paediatrician and the health office (Gesundheitsamt).
Frequently asked questions about tap water in Inzlingen
Can you drink the tap water in Inzlingen?
According to the verified values, yes: All tested parameters with a legal limit (20) meet the limits set by the German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV). WaterScore: 100 out of 100 (data coverage: 7 of 7 core parameters). This applies to the water from the waterworks – restrictions can only arise from old household plumbing.
How hard is the water in Inzlingen?
The total hardness is 14.62 °dH – hardness range “hard”. Dose detergent for the hardness range “hard” – a larger amount is needed; a water softener for the washing machine can save detergent.
Is there PFAS in the tap water in Inzlingen?
Yes, in measurable amounts: according to the published analysis by Gemeinde Inzlingen (as of 18 February 2026), the sum of PFAS-20 is 0.0117 µg/l – that is 12 % of the limit of 0.1 µg/l, which has applied since 12 January 2026. Even this sum of all 20 substances is below the limit of 0.02 µg/l that applies from 12 January 2028 to the sum of four of them (PFAS-4).
Do I need to filter my tap water in Inzlingen?
Based on the verified supplier values, a filter is not necessary. It can make sense if you do not like the taste. If you suspect lead pipes in an old building, a filter does not help; a laboratory analysis at the tap does – that is a question of the household plumbing, not of the water leaving the works.
WaterScore
- Total100 / 100
- Chemical safety100 / 100
- Heavy metals100 / 100
- PFAS100 / 100
- Nutrients100 / 100
- General parameters100 / 100
- Data timeliness100 / 100
- Data quality100 / 100
Data coverage: 7 of 7 core parameters. Missing parameters are neither estimated nor counted as harmless: the score is based only on the values available. It is not a health assessment and says nothing about the water beyond the service connection. Methodology v3: how we calculate the WaterScore.
Evidence: cite and check
- Untersuchungsbefund Nr. 00794 / 253673, ON Inzlingen Niederzone, RÜB Zoll, Entnahme 18.02.2026 (Gemeinde Inzlingen (Untersuchungsbefund Normec Heppeler Institute im Auftrag der badenovaNETZE GmbH; veröffentlicht im BDEW-Wasserportal))
Suggested citation: Trinkwassermonitor (2026): Tap water in Inzlingen. Values according to the water supplier’s test report, sampling date 18 February 2026; at the waterworks, not household plumbing. https://trinkwassermonitor.ink/en/tap-water/inzlingen/
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Data as of: 18 February 2026 · verified: 28 of 28 evaluated parameters.
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