Water hardness in Acajutiba
42 mg/L soft
Tap water in Acajutiba is soft: 42 mg/L (2.4 gpg · 2.3 °dH · 4.2 °fH).
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Empresa Baiana De Aguas E Saneamento Sa), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2024) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 40–43 mg/L.
Acajutiba, in Bahia, gets its water from Empresa Baiana De Aguas E Saneamento Sa. Reported hardness is 41.5 milligrams per litre, soft, with readings between 40.4 and 42.6, so it is very steady. The figures are from the 2024 Ministry of Health SISAGUA data.
Portaria GM/MS nº 888/2021 sets a maximum of 300 mg/L CaCO₃ for total hardness (dureza total); operators report it in mg/L to SISAGUA.
Water data
| Total hardness | 42 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Empresa Baiana De Aguas E Saneamento Sa |
How Acajutiba compares
- Tap water in Acajutiba is close to the median of the 1915 cities we track in Brazil (43 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 997 of 1915 in Brazil (1 = hardest); 48 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Bahia it is number 112 of 148 cities; the regional median is 66 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Cristinápolis, 37 km away (21 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Rio Real, 17 km away (83 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Brazil →
What it means at home
- Little or no limescale in kettles, water heaters or washing machines.
- Soap lathers easily; water does not dry skin or hair.
- Dishwasher: salt setting at minimum or off.
- No softener needed; a jug filter only changes taste.
How much salt will you use for softening?
No. Water this soft does not need softening.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 6 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Acajutiba
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 2 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 1 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S0 |
| LG | H0 |
From each brand's manual for the model family named in the source; your model may differ, so check its manual. All brands and how to change the setting →
FAQ
Is Acajutiba water hard or soft?
It is soft: 42 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.4 gpg, 2.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Acajutiba safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Portaria GM/MS nº 888/2021 sets a maximum of 300 mg/L CaCO₃ for total hardness (dureza total); operators report it in mg/L to SISAGUA.
How many grains per gallon is Acajutiba water?
2.4 gpg, equal to 2.3 °dH, 4.2 °fH or 42 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Acajutiba?
For 42 mg/L (2.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Acajutiba?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Empresa Baiana De Aguas E Saneamento Sa), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2024). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Empresa Baiana De Aguas E Saneamento Sa), CC BY-ND 3.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us