Water hardness in Benedito Novo
15 mg/L soft
Tap water in Benedito Novo is soft: 15 mg/L (0.9 gpg · 0.9 °dH · 1.5 °fH).
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Companhia Catarinense De Aguas E Saneamento), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2026) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 15–50 mg/L.
Companhia Catarinense De Aguas E Saneamento supplies Benedito Novo in Santa Catarina. Reported hardness is 15.4 milligrams per litre as calcium carbonate, which is soft. The 2026 readings span 15.1 to 49.8 milligrams per litre, so the typical value sits near the low end.
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 | 15 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Companhia Catarinense De Aguas E Saneamento |
How Benedito Novo compares
- Tap water in Benedito Novo is 64 % softer than the median of the 1915 cities we track in Brazil (43 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 1681 of 1915 in Brazil (1 = hardest); 12 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Santa Catarina it is number 189 of 238 cities; the regional median is 34 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Ascurra, 23 km away (7 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Timbó, 15 km away (36 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 Benedito Novo
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 1 °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 Benedito Novo water hard or soft?
It is soft: 15 mg/L as CaCO₃ (0.9 gpg, 0.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Benedito Novo 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 Benedito Novo water?
0.9 gpg, equal to 0.9 °dH, 1.5 °fH or 15 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Benedito Novo?
For 15 mg/L (0.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Benedito Novo?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Companhia Catarinense De Aguas E Saneamento), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Companhia Catarinense De Aguas E Saneamento), CC BY-ND 3.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us