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Vallée de l'Ernz

Official record of the quality of the water distributed in Vallée de l'Ernz. Data sourced from the open data sets of the Water Management Administration (AGE).

Hard28.9°fHDrëpsi certifiedNitrate vulnerable zone

Updated: 2026-06-11

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Hard water (28.9 °fH) in Vallée de l'Ernz — a softener cuts limescale and protects your appliances.

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65/ 100

National rank

9 / 106

National avg.

20.4°fH

Detailed indicators

Hardness

28.9°fH

Hard

Range: 28.9 – 28.9°fH (3 zones)

Drëpsi certification

AGE audit validated

Nitrates (zone)

100 %

Vulnerable zone · Dir. 91/676/EEC

Position on the French scale

07152535+ °fH
28.9 °fH
Very soft
Soft
Moderately hard
Hard
Very hard

Improve your water

Improving your water in Vallée de l'Ernz

Compliant tap water doesn't mean ideal water. Two complementary levers: treat limescale (comfort, appliance lifespan) and purify drinking water (nitrates, pesticides, PFAS).

Personalised recommendation

Which softener for Vallée de l'Ernz?

The water here is hard. Tell us your household size for a model recommendation and a price guide.

People in the household

Tick this if several taps/showers often run at the same time — we then pick a duo setup that supplies softened water non-stop.

Recommendation

Adoline 25from 1.870 €

Suited to a household of 4 people.

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Indicative supplied-and-installed price incl. VAT (estimate). Firm quote after a technical visit. Solution provided by our partner adoucisseur-eau.lu.

Limescale · strongly advised

Water softener strongly recommended

At 28.9 °fH, the water is hard: limescale furs up water heaters and pipes and raises your energy bill. A softener typically pays for itself within 3 to 5 years.

Drinking water · recommended

Reverse osmosis — pure drinking water

Vallée de l'Ernz, like all of Luxembourg, is a nitrate vulnerable zone, and the European PFAS standard has applied since 2026. An under-sink reverse-osmosis unit removes 95–99% of nitrates, pesticides, PFAS and residues — the safest solution for the water you drink.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions — Vallée de l'Ernz

+Is the water in Vallée de l'Ernz drinkable?

Yes. Vallée de l'Ernz holds the Drëpsi excellence certificate awarded by the Water Management Administration, attesting to the compliance of its drinking water installation.

+Should a water softener be installed in Vallée de l'Ernz?

Yes, strongly recommended. The average hardness (28.9°fH) is high. Above 25°fH, limescale damages pipes and water heaters. A softener typically pays for itself in 3 to 5 years.

+What is the exact water hardness in Vallée de l'Ernz?

The average hardness is 28.9°fH. It varies across the 3 measured distribution zones, between 28.9°fH and 28.9°fH.

+Are there nitrates in the water of Vallée de l'Ernz?

Vallée de l'Ernz, like the entire territory of Luxembourg, is officially classified as a vulnerable zone under the European Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC). Concentrations at the tap remain within drinking water standards (50 mg/L max).

+Do you need a reverse-osmosis unit in Vallée de l'Ernz?

In Vallée de l'Ernz, the water is hard (28.9°fH): a softener treats limescale throughout the house, and an under-sink reverse-osmosis unit completes the setup for drinking water. Like all of Luxembourg, Vallée de l'Ernz is a nitrate vulnerable zone; an RO unit removes nitrates, pesticides and PFAS from the water you drink. Installation via our partner installers in Luxembourg.

+Water softener and treatment in Vallée de l'Ernz: which solutions?

In Vallée de l'Ernz (hard water, 28.9°fH), two complementary treatments: the softener, fitted at the water inlet, removes limescale and protects the whole house; the reverse-osmosis unit, under the sink, purifies drinking water (nitrates, PFAS). Our partner installers operate in Vallée de l'Ernz with a free quote, installation and after-sales service.

+Who should you call to install a water softener in Vallée de l'Ernz?

qualité-eau.lu does not install directly: we connect you with specialised partner installers in Luxembourg — adoucisseur-eau.lu for softeners, osmoseur.lu for reverse osmosis. They operate in Vallée de l'Ernz with a free quote, fitting and after-sales service. Request your quote to be contacted.

Verified source: AGE · data.public.luSnapshot 2026-06-11 · CC0 licence
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