Water hardness in Higashikagawa
64 mg/L moderately hard
Tap water in Higashikagawa is moderately hard: 64 mg/L (3.7 gpg · 3.6 °dH · 6.3 °fH).
Source: Kagawa Prefectural Wide-Area Waterworks Authority (香川県広域水道企業団), tap-water quality results FY2025 (2025) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 25–83 mg/L.
Higashikagawa is served by the Kagawa Prefectural Wide-Area Waterworks Authority; about half of Kagawa's tap water depends on the Kagawa Canal, which carries Yoshino River water from the Sameura and Ikeda dams, with in-prefecture sources supplying the rest. The utility's 2025 data give 63.5 mg/L CaCO₃ within a range of 25.0 to 83.0 mg/L; the spread is wide, so the value at your tap depends on where in the supply area you live. Expect gradual white deposits on kettles, taps and showerheads; descaling now and then with citric acid is usually enough.
Japanese waterworks report hardness (硬度) in mg/L CaCO₃; the standard is 300 mg/L and the target 10–100 mg/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 64 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Kagawa Prefectural Wide-Area Waterworks Authority (香川県広域水道企業団) |
How Higashikagawa compares
- Tap water in Higashikagawa is 26 % harder than the median of the 228 cities we track in Japan (50 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 58 of 228 in Japan (1 = hardest); 74 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Kagawa it is number 3 of 16 cities; the regional median is 46 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Miki, 18 km away (34 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Habikino, 121 km away (86 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Japan →
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 Higashikagawa
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 4 °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 Higashikagawa water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 64 mg/L as CaCO₃ (3.7 gpg, 3.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Higashikagawa safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Japanese waterworks report hardness (硬度) in mg/L CaCO₃; the standard is 300 mg/L and the target 10–100 mg/L.
How many grains per gallon is Higashikagawa water?
3.7 gpg, equal to 3.6 °dH, 6.3 °fH or 64 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Higashikagawa?
For 64 mg/L (3.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Higashikagawa?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: Kagawa Prefectural Wide-Area Waterworks Authority (香川県広域水道企業団), tap-water quality results FY2025 (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Kagawa Prefectural Wide-Area Waterworks Authority (香川県広域水道企業団), tap-water quality results FY2025 · Outdated figure? Tell us