Water hardness in Frei Paulo
41 mg/L soft
Tap water in Frei Paulo is soft: 41 mg/L (2.4 gpg · 2.3 °dH · 4.1 °fH).
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Igua Sergipe Sa), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2025) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 22–49 mg/L.
Frei Paulo, in Sergipe, is supplied by Igua Sergipe Sa. The reported hardness is 40.8 milligrams per litre as calcium carbonate, which is soft. Readings in 2025 ranged from 22.3 to 49.0 milligrams per litre, so values vary over the year.
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 | 41 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Igua Sergipe Sa |
How Frei Paulo compares
- Tap water in Frei Paulo is close to the median of the 1915 cities we track in Brazil (43 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 1024 of 1915 in Brazil (1 = hardest); 46 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Sergipe it is number 39 of 72 cities; the regional median is 44 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Nossa Senhora Aparecida, 20 km away (32 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Macambira, 18 km away (70 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 Frei Paulo
| 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 Frei Paulo water hard or soft?
It is soft: 41 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.4 gpg, 2.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Frei Paulo 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 Frei Paulo water?
2.4 gpg, equal to 2.3 °dH, 4.1 °fH or 41 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Frei Paulo?
For 41 mg/L (2.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Frei Paulo?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Igua Sergipe Sa), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Igua Sergipe Sa), CC BY-ND 3.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us