Duisburg vs Ankara

Water hardness comparison — how the two cities differ and what it means for your home.

Duisburg

germany

169mg/L

Hard Water

11.83°e

Hard

Base Unit (CaCO3): 169 mg/LLocal Unit

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Harder

Ankara

turkey

217mg/L

Very Hard Water

15.19°e

Very Hard

Base Unit (CaCO3): 217 mg/LLocal Unit

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Side-by-Side Impact

Impact Area	Duisburg	Ankara
Limescale buildup	Moderate — monthly descaling	Rapid — visible within weeks
Boiler/heating risk	Monitor annually	Annual descaling required
Dishwasher salt setting	High salt setting (3–5)	Max salt setting (5–7)
Skin & hair impact	Moderate risk	High eczema/dry skin risk
Detergent usage	+15–25% more	+30–40% more detergent

Key Findings

Hardness Difference: 48 mg/L

Ankara is meaningfully harder than Duisburg. Residents moving between these cities should adjust dishwasher salt settings, descaling frequency, and boiler service schedules.

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