Water hardness in Linyuan
180 mg/L very hard
Tap water in Linyuan is very hard: 180 mg/L (10.5 gpg · 10.1 °dH · 18 °fH).
Source: Taiwan Water Corporation open data (2026) · data checked 2026-10-20
Taiwan Water Corporation's 2026 tap-water data put hardness in Linyuan at 180.0 mg/L CaCO₃. Kaohsiung draws on Gaoping River water, local reservoirs such as Fengshan, and groundwater. Water this hard leaves heavy limescale on heating elements and taps and shortens the interval between descaling.
Taiwan Water Corporation reports total hardness in mg/L CaCO₃; the drinking-water standard is 300 mg/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 180 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Taiwan Water Corporation |
How Linyuan compares
- Tap water in Linyuan is 43 % harder than the median of the 265 cities we track in Taiwan (126 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 65 of 265 in Taiwan (1 = hardest); 76 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Kaohsiung it is number 17 of 21 cities; the regional median is 202 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Donggang, 7 km away (93 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Ligang, 32 km away (251 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Taiwan →
What it means at home
- Severe scale: heater elements and washing-machine heaters fail early.
- Detergent use is very high; taps and screens coat within days.
- Dishwasher at maximum salt setting.
- An ion-exchange softener is practically essential; RO for drinking water.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Yes. At this hardness a softener pays for itself through appliance life and detergent.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 1 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Linyuan
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 10 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H2 |
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 Linyuan water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 180 mg/L as CaCO₃ (10.5 gpg, 10.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Linyuan 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 Linyuan water?
10.5 gpg, equal to 10.1 °dH, 18 °fH or 180 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Linyuan?
For 180 mg/L (10.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Linyuan?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Taiwan Water Corporation open data (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Taiwan Water Corporation open data · Outdated figure? Tell us