Water hardness in Caraí
32 mg/L soft
Tap water in Caraí is soft: 32 mg/L (1.9 gpg · 1.8 °dH · 3.2 °fH).
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Copasa Servicos De Saneamento Integrado Do Norte E Nordeste De Minas Gerais Sa), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2024) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 32–47 mg/L.
Caraí, in Minas Gerais, is supplied by Copasa Servicos De Saneamento Integrado Do Norte E Nordeste De Minas Gerais Sa. The reported hardness, from 2024, is 32.0 mg/L as calcium carbonate, with a range of 31.9 to 47.3 mg/L. This counts as soft water.
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 | 32 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Copasa Servicos De Saneamento Integrado Do Norte E Nordeste De Minas Gerais Sa |
How Caraí compares
- Tap water in Caraí is 25 % softer than the median of the 1915 cities we track in Brazil (43 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 1258 of 1915 in Brazil (1 = hardest); 34 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Minas Gerais it is number 181 of 290 cities; the regional median is 41 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Águas Formosas, 63 km away (16 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Araçuaí, 55 km away (47 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 Caraí
| 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 Caraí water hard or soft?
It is soft: 32 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 Caraí 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 Caraí water?
1.9 gpg, equal to 1.8 °dH, 3.2 °fH or 32 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Caraí?
For 32 mg/L (1.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Caraí?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Copasa Servicos De Saneamento Integrado Do Norte E Nordeste De Minas Gerais Sa), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2024). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Copasa Servicos De Saneamento Integrado Do Norte E Nordeste De Minas Gerais Sa), CC BY-ND 3.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us