Water hardness in Shimen
25 mg/L soft
Tap water in Shimen is soft: 25 mg/L (1.4 gpg · 1.4 °dH · 2.5 °fH).
Source: Taiwan Water Corporation open data (2026) · data checked 2026-10-20
Shimen in New Taipei is reported at 24.5 mg/L as CaCO3 by Taiwan Water Corporation in its 2026 open data. That is soft water, the lowest figure in this batch. Scale is unlikely to be a problem, and a softener would add little. The file does not state the source water, so we do not explain the low value.
Taiwan Water Corporation reports total hardness in mg/L CaCO₃; the drinking-water standard is 300 mg/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 25 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Taiwan Water Corporation |
How Shimen compares
- Tap water in Shimen is 81 % softer than the median of the 265 cities we track in Taiwan (126 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 262 of 265 in Taiwan (1 = hardest); 0 % of these cities have softer water.
- In New Taipei it is number 26 of 29 cities; the regional median is 36 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Jinshan, 10 km away (31 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 Shimen
| 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 Shimen water hard or soft?
It is soft: 25 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.4 gpg, 1.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Shimen 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 Shimen water?
1.4 gpg, equal to 1.4 °dH, 2.5 °fH or 25 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Shimen?
For 25 mg/L (1.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Shimen?
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