Water hardness in Isesaki
43 mg/L soft
Tap water in Isesaki is soft: 43 mg/L (2.5 gpg · 2.4 °dH · 4.3 °fH).
Source: Isesaki City Waterworks, 水質検査結果 令和8年10月分 (給水栓水) (2026-10) · data checked 2026-11-07
Range across supply zones: 30–92 mg/L.
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 | 43 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | 伊勢崎市 Isesaki City Waterworks (水道課) |
How Isesaki compares
- Tap water in Isesaki is 14 % softer than the median of the 228 cities we track in Japan (50 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 148 of 228 in Japan (1 = hardest); 35 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Gunma it is number 9 of 11 cities; the regional median is 51 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Okutama, 56 km away (34 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Oizumi, 20 km away (62 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Japan →
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 Isesaki
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 2 °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 Isesaki water hard or soft?
It is soft: 43 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.5 gpg, 2.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Isesaki 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 Isesaki water?
2.5 gpg, equal to 2.4 °dH, 4.3 °fH or 43 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Isesaki?
For 43 mg/L (2.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Isesaki?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Isesaki City Waterworks, 水質検査結果 令和8年10月分 (給水栓水) (2026-10). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Isesaki City Waterworks, 水質検査結果 令和8年10月分 (給水栓水) · Outdated figure? Tell us