Water hardness in Csitár
28.5 °dH very hard
Tap water in Csitár is very hard: 28.5 °dH (509 mg/L · 29.7 gpg · 50.9 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-29
NNGYK's 2024 data lists Csitár, in Nógrád county, at 508.7 mg/L as CaCO₃, very hard and above the 500 mg/L level we treat as an outlier needing review. The source of the supply is not stated in the dataset. Treat the figure with caution until it is confirmed, and ask the local utility for a recent analysis.
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 | 28.5 °dH |
|---|
How Csitár compares
- Tap water in Csitár is 77 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 61 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 98 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Nógrád it is number 3 of 139 cities; the regional median is 12.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Varsány, 5 km away (9.2 °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 Csitár
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 28 °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 Csitár water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 509 mg/L as CaCO₃ (29.7 gpg, 28.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Csitár 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 Csitár water?
29.7 gpg, equal to 28.5 °dH, 50.9 °fH or 509 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Csitár?
For 509 mg/L (28.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Csitár?
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