Water hardness by state
How hard is the water in Quintana Roo?
Tap water in Quintana Roo averages 22.5 grains per gallon (384 ppm calcium carbonate). That number determines how fast limescale coats your water heater, shower glass and appliances.
Com base em 23 medições de 16 pontos de monitoramento, 2022 → 2023.
What 22.5 gpg means in Quintana Roo
This is very hard water — among the harshest levels measured. Scale attacks water heaters, dishwashers and pipes fast, shortening appliance lifespan and inflating energy bills. Protection is essential.
What it does to your home
Water heater: even a thin layer of scale insulates the heating element and drives energy use up.
Appliances: dishwashers, washing machines and coffee makers scale up and fail years early.
Fixtures and skin: white spots on faucets and glass, dry skin and dull hair after every shower.
Como este valor foi obtido
Mediana de 23 monitoreos de dureza total (DUR_TOT, mg/L CaCO3) en 16 sitios de agua subterránea de la RENAMECA (CONAGUA), 2022-2023. El abastecimiento mexicano proviene mayoritariamente de acuíferos — valor indicativo del recurso, no de cada red municipal.
CONAGUA — RENAMECA, Resultados de calidad del agua subterránea (consolidado 2012-2025)Statewide average — hardness varies by utility and season. Always verify with your local water quality report.
Frequently asked questions — Quintana Roo
Is 22.5 gpg considered hard water?
On the US scale, 0–3.5 gpg is soft, 3.5–7 gpg moderately hard, 7–10.5 gpg hard and above 10.5 gpg very hard. At 22.5 gpg (384 ppm), water in Quintana Roo is classified as Very hard water.
Does Quintana Roo have a limescale problem?
Water in Quintana Roo averages 22.5 gpg — Very hard water. The harder the water, the faster calcium carbonate deposits build up in water heaters, appliances and pipes. Below 3.5 gpg the risk is minimal; above 7 gpg scale becomes a running cost.
How do I find the exact water hardness at my address in Quintana Roo?
Check your utility's annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) or your water bill, or use our free interactive hardness map. Hardness can vary widely between neighboring utilities in Quintana Roo.
Do I need a salt-based water softener at 22.5 gpg?
Not necessarily. Salt softeners add sodium to your water and need constant refills. LIMPEO treats limescale with an electromagnetic field — no salt, no chemicals, no maintenance — and keeps healthy minerals in your drinking water.