How to protect skin and hair from Brussels 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.

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

Q: Is Brussels water hard?

Brussels water measures 250 mg/L CaCO3, classified as hard to very hard. Source: Groundwater from carboniferous limestone + treated surface water (VIVAQUA). Calcium levels reach 85-110 mg/L.

Q: Does the Limpéa work with Brussels water?

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

Brussels Water Quality Data

Hardness	250 mg/L CaCO3 — hard to very hard
Source	Groundwater from carboniferous limestone + treated surface water (VIVAQUA)
Chlorine	Low to moderate — combination of groundwater and surface water (0.05-0.15 mg/L)
Calcium	85-110 mg/L
Magnesium	10-18 mg/L
Country	Belgium

How Brussels Water Affects Your Skin & Hair

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

Hard limestone water — visible limescale on all surfaces
Skin feels dry and tight after showering
Hair loses shine and becomes difficult to manage
Eczema and sensitive skin conditions aggravated

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

Did you know? Brussels' limestone-origin water is quite hard. The Limpéa filter is highly effective for the Belgian capital — softer skin and shinier hair from the first week.

Areas Covered

The data above applies to Ixelles, Saint-Gilles, Schaerbeek, Uccle, Etterbeek, Forest, Anderlecht.

Limpéa — Filter Brussels Water

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FAQ — Water & Showering in Brussels

Is Brussels water hard?

Yes — 250 mg/L CaCO3 (hard to very hard). Source: Groundwater from carboniferous limestone + treated surface water (VIVAQUA). Calcium reaches 85-110 mg/L.

How to protect skin and hair in Brussels?

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 Brussels water?

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