Water hardness in Balatonhenye
27.4 °dH very hard
Tap water in Balatonhenye is very hard: 27.4 °dH (489 mg/L · 28.6 gpg · 48.9 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
NNGYK reports 489.0 mg/L CaCO₃ for Balatonhenye in Veszprém county (2024), one of the harder values in this batch. The published record gives no supply details for the village, so the cause is not confirmed here. At this level, limescale builds up quickly in heating elements.
Hungarian suppliers report total hardness in German degrees (nk°) or mg/L CaO; the limit is 50–350 mg/L CaO.
Water data
| Total hardness | 27.4 °dH |
|---|
How Balatonhenye compares
- Tap water in Balatonhenye is 70 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 92 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 97 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Veszprém it is number 18 of 189 cities; the regional median is 21 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Öcs, 10 km away (21.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Fácánkert, 100 km away (34.8 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
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 Balatonhenye
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 27 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 6 |
| Beko | 6th |
| Hoover | S4 |
| LG | H4 |
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 Balatonhenye water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 489 mg/L as CaCO₃ (28.6 gpg, 27.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Balatonhenye safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Hungarian suppliers report total hardness in German degrees (nk°) or mg/L CaO; the limit is 50–350 mg/L CaO.
How many grains per gallon is Balatonhenye water?
28.6 gpg, equal to 27.4 °dH, 48.9 °fH or 489 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Balatonhenye?
For 489 mg/L (27.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Balatonhenye?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024). Method: figure published by the water supplier. NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) · Outdated figure? Tell us