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What is the water hardness for Parkes?

Water Hardness – Conversion Guide for European Dishwashers

 

The European Brand Dishwashers require customers to add softening agents if the water is to hard.  They quote measurements in “mmol”.  Our readings are in mg/l or ppm.  Below is the conversion guide-

 

 Conversion Chart

 Category

Mmol/l

Ppm (mg/l)

Very soft

0-0.89

0-89

Soft

0.89 – 1.79

89 – 179

Medium – Hard

1.79 – 2.69

179 – 269

Hard

2.69 – 3.59

269 – 359

Very Hard

3.59+

359+

 

Parkes Water has an upper-bound hardness of about 179 mg/l, that is up to 1.79 mmol

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council@parkes.nsw.gov.au

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