Water hardness in Takatsuki
42 mg/L soft
Tap water in Takatsuki is soft: 42 mg/L (2.5 gpg · 2.4 °dH · 4.2 °fH).
Source: Takatsuki City Waterworks, annual water quality report FY2025 (令和7年度水質試験年報) (2025) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 29–84 mg/L.
Takatsuki is supplied by its own waterworks, which in Osaka Prefecture typically buy Yodo River water, the outflow of Lake Biwa, from the Osaka Water Supply Authority and sometimes add local wells; the exact mix for Takatsuki is not confirmed here. The utility's 2025 data give 42.0 mg/L CaCO₃ within a range of 29.0 to 84.0 mg/L; the spread is wide, so the value at your tap depends on where in the supply area you live. Scale builds slowly at this level; a light white film on kettles and taps is possible, and a softener is rarely needed.
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 | 42 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Takatsuki City Waterworks Department (高槻市水道部) |
How Takatsuki compares
- Tap water in Takatsuki is 16 % softer than the median of the 228 cities we track in Japan (50 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 150 of 228 in Japan (1 = hardest); 30 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Osaka it is number 21 of 42 cities; the regional median is 42 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Tondabayashi, 39 km away (17 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Shimamoto, 7 km away (83 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 Takatsuki
| 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 Takatsuki water hard or soft?
It is soft: 42 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 Takatsuki 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 Takatsuki water?
2.5 gpg, equal to 2.4 °dH, 4.2 °fH or 42 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Takatsuki?
For 42 mg/L (2.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Takatsuki?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Takatsuki City Waterworks, annual water quality report FY2025 (令和7年度水質試験年報) (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Takatsuki City Waterworks, annual water quality report FY2025 (令和7年度水質試験年報) · Outdated figure? Tell us