Water hardness in Bihartorda
2.8 °dH soft
Tap water in Bihartorda is soft: 2.8 °dH (50 mg/L · 2.9 gpg · 5 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Bihartorda, in Hajdú-Bihar county, is reported at 49.6 mg/L CaCO₃ in the 2024 NNGYK drinking-water data, which is soft. We have not checked which wells or waterworks feed the village, so this is the published settlement value only. Scale buildup in kettles and heaters should be light at this level.
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 | 2.8 °dH |
|---|
How Bihartorda compares
- Tap water in Bihartorda is 83 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 3004 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 2 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Hajdú-Bihar it is number 89 of 100 cities; the regional median is 7.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Pocsaj, 35 km away (2.2 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Nagyrábé, 3 km away (4.5 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
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 Bihartorda
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 3 °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 Bihartorda water hard or soft?
It is soft: 50 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.9 gpg, 2.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Bihartorda 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 Bihartorda water?
2.9 gpg, equal to 2.8 °dH, 5 °fH or 50 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Bihartorda?
For 50 mg/L (2.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Bihartorda?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
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