Water hardness in Santa Luzia do Itanhy
148 mg/L hard
Tap water in Santa Luzia do Itanhy is hard: 148 mg/L (8.6 gpg · 8.3 °dH · 14.8 °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: 13–154 mg/L.
Igua Sergipe Sa supplies Santa Luzia do Itanhy in Sergipe. Reported hardness is 147.9 mg/L CaCO₃, in the hard category, while the range runs from 12.7 to 154.1 mg/L, so readings differ widely between samples. The data are from the Ministry of Health's 2025 monitoring. Expect visible scale on kettles and taps when the upper values apply.
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 | 148 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Igua Sergipe Sa |
How Santa Luzia do Itanhy compares
- Tap water in Santa Luzia do Itanhy is 248 % harder than the median of the 1915 cities we track in Brazil (43 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 67 of 1915 in Brazil (1 = hardest); 97 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Sergipe it is number 7 of 72 cities; the regional median is 44 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Indiaroba, 14 km away (16 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Salgado, 32 km away (219 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Brazil →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Santa Luzia do Itanhy
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 8 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H2 |
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 Santa Luzia do Itanhy water hard or soft?
It is hard: 148 mg/L as CaCO₃ (8.6 gpg, 8.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Santa Luzia do Itanhy 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 Santa Luzia do Itanhy water?
8.6 gpg, equal to 8.3 °dH, 14.8 °fH or 148 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Santa Luzia do Itanhy?
For 148 mg/L (8.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Santa Luzia do Itanhy?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
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