Water hardness in Nobeoka
23 mg/L soft
Tap water in Nobeoka is soft: 23 mg/L (1.3 gpg · 1.3 °dH · 2.3 °fH).
Source: Nobeoka City tap-water quality results FY2023 (BODIK open data, CC BY 4.0) (2023) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 14–47 mg/L.
Nobeoka's tap water is supplied by Nobeoka City Waterworks; the intake mix is not confirmed here, but piped water in Miyazaki Prefecture comes mainly from rivers and reservoirs fed by short, steep catchments. The utility's 2023 data give 23.0 mg/L CaCO₃ within a range of 14.0 to 47.0 mg/L (may have changed); the spread is wide, so the value at your tap depends on where in the supply area you live. At this level scale is rarely a problem, soap lathers easily and a softener is unnecessary.
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 | 23 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Nobeoka City Waterworks |
How Nobeoka compares
- Tap water in Nobeoka is 54 % softer than the median of the 228 cities we track in Japan (50 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 213 of 228 in Japan (1 = hardest); 7 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Oita, 73 km away (72 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 Nobeoka
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 1 °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 Nobeoka water hard or soft?
It is soft: 23 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.3 gpg, 1.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Nobeoka 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 Nobeoka water?
1.3 gpg, equal to 1.3 °dH, 2.3 °fH or 23 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Nobeoka?
For 23 mg/L (1.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Nobeoka?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Nobeoka City tap-water quality results FY2023 (BODIK open data, CC BY 4.0) (2023). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Nobeoka City tap-water quality results FY2023 (BODIK open data, CC BY 4.0) · Outdated figure? Tell us