Water hardness in Muju
18 mg/L soft
Tap water in Muju is soft: 18 mg/L (1.1 gpg · 1 °dH · 1.8 °fH).
Source: K-water / 전북특별자치도 무주군 via data.go.kr (2025) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 10–88 mg/L.
Muju reports a median of 18.0 mg/L CaCO₃ for its treated water in 2025, with plants ranging from 10.0 to 88.0 mg/L. The province is split between the Geum, Mangyeong and Seomjin basins; this utility's own raw-water source is not confirmed here. At this level scale builds up slowly, so kettles and heating elements stay fairly clean and a softener is rarely needed. The spread between plants is wide, so check which plant serves your street.
Korean waterworks report hardness (경도) in mg/L CaCO₃; the drinking-water standard is 300 mg/L (1,000 mg/L for some sources).
Water data
| Total hardness | 18 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Muju-gun (전북특별자치도 무주군) |
How Muju compares
- Tap water in Muju is 68 % softer than the median of the 127 cities we track in South Korea (57 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 124 of 127 in South Korea (1 = hardest); 2 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Jeollabuk-do it is number 7 of 7 cities; the regional median is 45 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Yeongdong, 21 km away (39 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in South Korea →
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 Muju
| 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 Muju water hard or soft?
It is soft: 18 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.1 gpg, 1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Muju safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Korean waterworks report hardness (경도) in mg/L CaCO₃; the drinking-water standard is 300 mg/L (1,000 mg/L for some sources).
How many grains per gallon is Muju water?
1.1 gpg, equal to 1 °dH, 1.8 °fH or 18 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Muju?
For 18 mg/L (1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Muju?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: K-water / 전북특별자치도 무주군 via data.go.kr (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. K-water / 전북특별자치도 무주군 via data.go.kr · Outdated figure? Tell us