Water hardness in Vale do Sol
48 mg/L soft
Tap water in Vale do Sol is soft: 48 mg/L (2.8 gpg · 2.7 °dH · 4.8 °fH).
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Prefeitura Municipal De Vale Do Sol), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2024) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 4–82 mg/L.
In Vale do Sol, Rio Grande do Sul, the municipality (Prefeitura Municipal De Vale Do Sol) supplies tap water. Reported hardness is 47.7 mg/L CaCO₃, soft overall, with samples from 4.4 to 81.9 mg/L. The data date from 2024 in SISAGUA, so they are older than most entries.
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 | 48 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Prefeitura Municipal De Vale Do Sol |
How Vale do Sol compares
- Tap water in Vale do Sol is 12 % harder than the median of the 1915 cities we track in Brazil (43 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 850 of 1915 in Brazil (1 = hardest); 56 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Rio Grande do Sul it is number 168 of 244 cities; the regional median is 60 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: São José do Herval, 72 km away (38 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Santa Cruz do Sul, 26 km away (116 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 Vale do Sol
| 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 Vale do Sol water hard or soft?
It is soft: 48 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.8 gpg, 2.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Vale do Sol 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 Vale do Sol water?
2.8 gpg, equal to 2.7 °dH, 4.8 °fH or 48 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Vale do Sol?
For 48 mg/L (2.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Vale do Sol?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Prefeitura Municipal De Vale Do Sol), CC BY-ND 3.0 (2024). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Ministério da Saúde, SISAGUA – controle semestral (Prefeitura Municipal De Vale Do Sol), CC BY-ND 3.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us