Water hardness in Békás
15.3 °dH very hard
Tap water in Békás is very hard: 15.3 °dH (273 mg/L · 16 gpg · 27.3 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Békás, in Veszprém county, has a reported hardness of 273.1 mg/L as CaCO₃ in the 2024 NNGYK data, in the very hard band. The supply source is not confirmed in our sources. Expect limescale on kettles, taps and shower glass.
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 | 15.3 °dH |
|---|
How Békás compares
- Tap water in Békás is 5 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 1641 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 46 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Veszprém it is number 178 of 189 cities; the regional median is 21 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Nagyacsád, 4 km away (9.7 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Mihályháza, 3 km away (19.3 °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 Békás
| 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 Békás water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 273 mg/L as CaCO₃ (16 gpg, 15.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Békás 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 Békás water?
16 gpg, equal to 15.3 °dH, 27.3 °fH or 273 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Békás?
For 273 mg/L (15.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Békás?
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