Water hardness in Queimadas
61 mg/L moderately hard
Tap water in Queimadas is moderately hard: 61 mg/L (3.5 gpg · 3.4 °dH · 6.1 °fH).
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Companhia De Agua E Esgoto Da Paraiba), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2025) · data checked 2026-10-20
Queimadas in Paraíba is served by Companhia de Água e Esgoto da Paraíba (Cagepa). The 2025 SISAGUA figure is 60.7 mg/L CaCO₃, which is moderate. The source reports a single value and no range. Light limescale on kettles is possible, and the value is far below the 300 mg/L limit in Portaria GM/MS 888/2021.
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 | 61 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Companhia De Agua E Esgoto Da Paraiba |
How Queimadas compares
- Tap water in Queimadas is 43 % harder than the median of the 1915 cities we track in Brazil (43 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 602 of 1915 in Brazil (1 = hardest); 69 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: João Pessoa, 119 km away (17 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Brazil →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Queimadas
| 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 Queimadas water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 61 mg/L as CaCO₃ (3.5 gpg, 3.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Queimadas 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 Queimadas water?
3.5 gpg, equal to 3.4 °dH, 6.1 °fH or 61 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Queimadas?
For 61 mg/L (3.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Queimadas?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Companhia De Agua E Esgoto Da Paraiba), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Companhia De Agua E Esgoto Da Paraiba), CC BY-ND 3.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us