Water hardness in Guiratinga
34 mg/L soft
Tap water in Guiratinga is soft: 34 mg/L (2 gpg · 1.9 °dH · 3.4 °fH).
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Departamento Municipal De Agua E Esgoto De Guiratinga), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2025) · data checked 2026-10-20
In Guiratinga (Mato Grosso), tap water is supplied by Departamento Municipal De Agua E Esgoto De Guiratinga. The reported hardness is 34.1 mg/L CaCO₃, which is soft. The figure is taken from the Ministry of Health's 2025 monitoring data, and no range is published for this town. Little limescale is expected on appliances.
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 | 34 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Departamento Municipal De Agua E Esgoto De Guiratinga |
How Guiratinga compares
- Tap water in Guiratinga is 20 % softer than the median of the 1915 cities we track in Brazil (43 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 1200 of 1915 in Brazil (1 = hardest); 37 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Mato Grosso it is number 20 of 46 cities; the regional median is 30 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Pedra Preta, 77 km away (18 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 Guiratinga
| 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 Guiratinga water hard or soft?
It is soft: 34 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2 gpg, 1.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Guiratinga 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 Guiratinga water?
2 gpg, equal to 1.9 °dH, 3.4 °fH or 34 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Guiratinga?
For 34 mg/L (1.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Guiratinga?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Departamento Municipal De Agua E Esgoto De Guiratinga), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Departamento Municipal De Agua E Esgoto De Guiratinga), CC BY-ND 3.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us