Water hardness in Ribeirão Branco
79 mg/L moderately hard
Tap water in Ribeirão Branco is moderately hard: 79 mg/L (4.6 gpg · 4.4 °dH · 7.8 °fH).
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2026) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 19–124 mg/L.
Tap water in Ribeirão Branco (São Paulo) is supplied by Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo, and the 2026 figure reported to the Ministry of Health is 78.5 mg/L, which counts as moderately hard. Individual results ranged from 19.0 to 124.0 mg/L, so the value at your tap can differ from the median. Some limescale can form on kettles and fixtures over time.
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 | 79 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo |
How Ribeirão Branco compares
- Tap water in Ribeirão Branco is 85 % harder than the median of the 1915 cities we track in Brazil (43 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 377 of 1915 in Brazil (1 = hardest); 80 % of these cities have softer water.
- In São Paulo it is number 90 of 530 cities; the regional median is 42 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Iporanga, 35 km away (46 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Bom Sucesso de Itararé, 38 km away (210 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 Ribeirão Branco
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 4 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
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 Ribeirão Branco water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 79 mg/L as CaCO₃ (4.6 gpg, 4.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Ribeirão Branco 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 Ribeirão Branco water?
4.6 gpg, equal to 4.4 °dH, 7.8 °fH or 79 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Ribeirão Branco?
For 79 mg/L (4.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Ribeirão Branco?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo), CC BY-ND 3.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us