Water hardness in Linkou
93 mg/L moderately hard
Tap water in Linkou is moderately hard: 93 mg/L (5.4 gpg · 5.2 °dH · 9.3 °fH).
Source: Taiwan Water Corporation open data (2026) · data checked 2026-10-20
Linkou is reported by Taiwan Water Corporation at 92.9 mg/L CaCO₃ in 2026 (customer tap water). Western New Taipei is supplied by Taiwan Water Corporation, while the mountain districts have small local supplies. Limescale shows on kettles, taps and shower glass within weeks, which regular descaling handles; a softener is optional.
Taiwan Water Corporation reports total hardness in mg/L CaCO₃; the drinking-water standard is 300 mg/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 93 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Taiwan Water Corporation |
How Linkou compares
- Tap water in Linkou is 26 % softer than the median of the 265 cities we track in Taiwan (126 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 202 of 265 in Taiwan (1 = hardest); 23 % of these cities have softer water.
- In New Taipei it is number 1 of 29 cities; the regional median is 36 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Taishan, 4 km away (73 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Guanxi, 38 km away (124 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Taiwan →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Linkou
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 5 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
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 Linkou water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 93 mg/L as CaCO₃ (5.4 gpg, 5.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Linkou 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 Linkou water?
5.4 gpg, equal to 5.2 °dH, 9.3 °fH or 93 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Linkou?
For 93 mg/L (5.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Linkou?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: Taiwan Water Corporation open data (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Taiwan Water Corporation open data · Outdated figure? Tell us