Water hardness in Beaverton
2.2 gpg soft
Tap water in Beaverton is soft: 2.2 gpg (39 mg/L · 2.2 °dH · 3.9 °fH).
Source: City of Beaverton (Oregon) 2022 Consumer Confidence Report (2022) · data checked 2026-10-19
Range across supply zones: 26–51 mg/L.
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
The City of Beaverton's 2022 consumer confidence report describes typical hardness as 1.5 to 3 gpg (25.7 to 51.4 mg/L). The 38.5 mg/L (2.25 gpg) on this page is the midpoint of that narrative range. The report also mentions a harder summer groundwater blend of about 5 gpg. We found no newer report. Typical tap water is soft, and scale is minor.
USGS classes: soft 0–60, moderately hard 61–120, hard 121–180, very hard >180 mg/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 2.2 gpg |
|---|---|
| Utility | City of Beaverton (Oregon) Water |
How Beaverton compares
- Tap water in Beaverton is 75 % softer than the median of the 1372 cities we track in the United States (9.1 gpg).
- By hardness it ranks 1251 of 1372 in the United States (1 = hardest); 9 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Oregon it is number 6 of 13 cities; the regional median is 2.1 gpg.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Vancouver, 20 km away (6.4 gpg).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in the United States →
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 Beaverton
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 2 °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 Beaverton water hard or soft?
It is soft: 39 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.2 gpg, 2.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Beaverton safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. USGS classes: soft 0–60, moderately hard 61–120, hard 121–180, very hard >180 mg/L.
How many grains per gallon is Beaverton water?
2.2 gpg, equal to 2.2 °dH, 3.9 °fH or 39 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Beaverton?
For 39 mg/L (2.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Beaverton?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: City of Beaverton (Oregon) 2022 Consumer Confidence Report (2022). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. City of Beaverton (Oregon) 2022 Consumer Confidence Report · Outdated figure? Tell us