How to protect skin and hair from Berlin water?

The most effective solution is a filtered shower head with an activated carbon cartridge. The Limpéa removes 97% of chlorine and significantly reduces limescale — visible results from the first week.

Berlin Water Hardness: 250 mg/L CaCO3 — Why You Need a Shower Filter

Q: Is Berlin water hard?

Berlin water measures 250 mg/L CaCO3, classified as hard to very hard. Source: Groundwater from glacial aquifers (Berliner Wasserbetriebe). Calcium levels reach 80-120 mg/L.

Q: Does the Limpéa work with Berlin water?

Yes. The Limpéa is designed for all water hardness levels, including Berlin's hard to very hard water (250 mg/L CaCO3). Universal G1/2" fitting, installs in 20 seconds.

Berlin Water Quality Data

Hardness	250 mg/L CaCO3 — hard to very hard
Source	Groundwater from glacial aquifers (Berliner Wasserbetriebe)
Chlorine	Very low — Germany minimises chlorine use (< 0.1 mg/L)
Calcium	80-120 mg/L
Magnesium	10-20 mg/L
Country	Germany

How Berlin Water Affects Your Skin & Hair

At 250 mg/L CaCO3, Berlin water has measurable effects on your skin and hair health:

Very hard water — heavy limescale on all bathroom fixtures
Skin dryness and tightness, especially during cold winters
Hair feels "waxy" and heavy after washing
Showerheads clog rapidly without maintenance

These effects are particularly severe and accumulate with every daily shower.

Did you know? Berlin water is very hard but low in chlorine. The Limpéa filter focuses on removing the limescale minerals that damage your skin and hair daily.

Areas Covered

The data above applies to Mitte, Kreuzberg, Prenzlauer Berg, Charlottenburg, Friedrichshain, Neukölln.

Limpéa — Filter Berlin Water

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FAQ — Water & Showering in Berlin

Is Berlin water hard?

Yes — 250 mg/L CaCO3 (hard to very hard). Source: Groundwater from glacial aquifers (Berliner Wasserbetriebe). Calcium reaches 80-120 mg/L.

How to protect skin and hair in Berlin?

An activated carbon filtered shower head like the Limpéa removes 97% of chlorine and reduces limescale. It's the most direct and effective solution — installs in 20 seconds, results from day one.

Does the Limpéa work with Berlin water?

Yes. The Limpéa is designed for all hardness levels, including Berlin's hard to very hard water. Universal G1/2" fitting, compatible with 99% of standard showers worldwide.