Water hardness in Campinápolis
17 mg/L soft
Tap water in Campinápolis is soft: 17 mg/L (1 gpg · 1 °dH · 1.7 °fH).
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Dae), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2024) · data checked 2026-10-20
Campinápolis, in Mato Grosso, is listed under the utility Dae. The reported hardness, from 2024, is 17.4 milligrams per litre as calcium carbonate, which is soft. No range was published, and the figure is older than most others in this group.
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 | 17 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Dae |
How Campinápolis compares
- Tap water in Campinápolis is 59 % softer than the median of the 1915 cities we track in Brazil (43 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 1627 of 1915 in Brazil (1 = hardest); 15 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Mato Grosso it is number 39 of 46 cities; the regional median is 30 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Barra do Garças, 136 km away (32 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 Campinápolis
| 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 Campinápolis water hard or soft?
It is soft: 17 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1 gpg, 1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Campinápolis 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 Campinápolis water?
1 gpg, equal to 1 °dH, 1.7 °fH or 17 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Campinápolis?
For 17 mg/L (1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Campinápolis?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Dae), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2024). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Dae), CC BY-ND 3.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us