Water hardness in Borda da Mata
33 mg/L soft
Tap water in Borda da Mata is soft: 33 mg/L (1.9 gpg · 1.8 °dH · 3.3 °fH).
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Companhia De Saneamento De Minas Gerais), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2024) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 17–49 mg/L.
Borda da Mata, in Minas Gerais, is supplied by Companhia De Saneamento De Minas Gerais. Reported hardness is 32.9 milligrams per litre as calcium carbonate, which is soft, with readings from 17.2 to 48.6. The data is from the Ministry of Health's 2024 reporting.
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 | 33 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Companhia De Saneamento De Minas Gerais |
How Borda da Mata compares
- Tap water in Borda da Mata is 23 % softer than the median of the 1915 cities we track in Brazil (43 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 1243 of 1915 in Brazil (1 = hardest); 35 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Minas Gerais it is number 176 of 290 cities; the regional median is 41 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Espírito Santo do Dourado, 33 km away (17 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Inconfidentes, 16 km away (67 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 Borda da Mata
| 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 Borda da Mata water hard or soft?
It is soft: 33 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.9 gpg, 1.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Borda da Mata 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 Borda da Mata water?
1.9 gpg, equal to 1.8 °dH, 3.3 °fH or 33 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Borda da Mata?
For 33 mg/L (1.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Borda da Mata?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Companhia De Saneamento De Minas Gerais), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2024). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Companhia De Saneamento De Minas Gerais), CC BY-ND 3.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us