Water hardness in Gongliao
26 mg/L soft
Tap water in Gongliao is soft: 26 mg/L (1.5 gpg · 1.5 °dH · 2.6 °fH).
Source: Taiwan Water Corporation open data (2026) · data checked 2026-10-20
Gongliao in New Taipei is reported at 26.1 mg/L as CaCO3 by Taiwan Water Corporation in its 2026 open data. That is soft water. Little scale is expected on kettles or heaters. The file does not say which source supplies the town, so we do not describe one.
Taiwan Water Corporation reports total hardness in mg/L CaCO₃; the drinking-water standard is 300 mg/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 26 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Taiwan Water Corporation |
How Gongliao compares
- Tap water in Gongliao is 79 % softer than the median of the 265 cities we track in Taiwan (126 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 260 of 265 in Taiwan (1 = hardest); 2 % of these cities have softer water.
- In New Taipei it is number 24 of 29 cities; the regional median is 36 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Ruifang, 15 km away (36 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Taiwan →
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 Gongliao
| 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 Gongliao water hard or soft?
It is soft: 26 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.5 gpg, 1.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Gongliao safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Taiwan Water Corporation reports total hardness in mg/L CaCO₃; the drinking-water standard is 300 mg/L.
How many grains per gallon is Gongliao water?
1.5 gpg, equal to 1.5 °dH, 2.6 °fH or 26 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Gongliao?
For 26 mg/L (1.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Gongliao?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Taiwan Water Corporation open data (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Taiwan Water Corporation open data · Outdated figure? Tell us