Water hardness in Carmo da Cachoeira
49 mg/L soft
Tap water in Carmo da Cachoeira is soft: 49 mg/L (2.9 gpg · 2.7 °dH · 4.9 °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: 44–53 mg/L.
Carmo da Cachoeira, in Minas Gerais, is served by Companhia De Saneamento De Minas Gerais. The 2024 Ministry of Health data report 48.8 milligrams per litre as calcium carbonate, which is soft. Readings stayed between 44.4 and 53.2 milligrams per litre.
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 | 49 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Companhia De Saneamento De Minas Gerais |
How Carmo da Cachoeira compares
- Tap water in Carmo da Cachoeira is 15 % harder than the median of the 1915 cities we track in Brazil (43 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 828 of 1915 in Brazil (1 = hardest); 57 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Minas Gerais it is number 109 of 290 cities; the regional median is 41 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Nepomuceno, 22 km away (10 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Coqueiral, 39 km away (72 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 Carmo da Cachoeira
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 3 °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 Carmo da Cachoeira water hard or soft?
It is soft: 49 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.9 gpg, 2.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Carmo da Cachoeira 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 Carmo da Cachoeira water?
2.9 gpg, equal to 2.7 °dH, 4.9 °fH or 49 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Carmo da Cachoeira?
For 49 mg/L (2.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Carmo da Cachoeira?
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