Water hardness in Yanbu
275 mg/L very hard
Tap water in Yanbu is very hard: 275 mg/L (16.1 gpg · 15.4 °dH · 27.5 °fH).
Source: Taiwan Water Corporation open data (2026) · data checked 2026-10-20
Taiwan Water Corporation's 2026 tap-water data put hardness in Yanbu at 275.0 mg/L CaCO₃. Pingtung lies in the Gaoping River basin, whose water also supplies Kaohsiung and Tainan; the local raw-water mix is not confirmed here. 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 | 275 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Taiwan Water Corporation |
How Yanbu compares
- Tap water in Yanbu is 118 % harder than the median of the 265 cities we track in Taiwan (126 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 3 of 265 in Taiwan (1 = hardest); 99 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Pingtung County it is number 1 of 27 cities; the regional median is 155 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Changzhi, 10 km away (201 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 Yanbu
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 15 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 4th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H3 |
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 Yanbu water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 275 mg/L as CaCO₃ (16.1 gpg, 15.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Yanbu 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 Yanbu water?
16.1 gpg, equal to 15.4 °dH, 27.5 °fH or 275 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Yanbu?
For 275 mg/L (15.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Yanbu?
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