Water hardness in Pontes e Lacerda
15 mg/L soft
Tap water in Pontes e Lacerda is soft: 15 mg/L (0.8 gpg · 0.8 °dH · 1.4 °fH).
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Aguas De Pontes E Lacerda), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2024) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 5–24 mg/L.
Águas de Pontes e Lacerda supplies this Mato Grosso city. The SISAGUA median is 14.5 mg/L CaCO₃, with samples from 5.0 to 24.0 mg/L, so the water is soft to very soft. The data is from 2024, the oldest year in this batch, so check for newer results. Scale should not be an issue.
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 | 15 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Aguas De Pontes E Lacerda |
How Pontes e Lacerda compares
- Tap water in Pontes e Lacerda is 66 % softer than the median of the 1915 cities we track in Brazil (43 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 1702 of 1915 in Brazil (1 = hardest); 11 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Mato Grosso it is number 41 of 46 cities; the regional median is 30 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Jauru, 53 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 Pontes e Lacerda
| 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 Pontes e Lacerda water hard or soft?
It is soft: 15 mg/L as CaCO₃ (0.8 gpg, 0.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Pontes e Lacerda 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 Pontes e Lacerda water?
0.8 gpg, equal to 0.8 °dH, 1.4 °fH or 15 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Pontes e Lacerda?
For 15 mg/L (0.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Pontes e Lacerda?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Aguas De Pontes E Lacerda), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2024). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Aguas De Pontes E Lacerda), CC BY-ND 3.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us