Water hardness in Csonkahegyhát
11.7 °dH very hard
Tap water in Csonkahegyhát is very hard: 11.7 °dH (209 mg/L · 12.2 gpg · 20.9 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Csonkahegyhát in Zala is reported at 208.8 mg/L CaCO₃ in the NNGYK 2024 data, which counts as very hard. The file gives no detail on the supply, so we describe the value only as the published figure for the settlement. Limescale in kettles and showers should be expected.
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 | 11.7 °dH |
|---|
How Csonkahegyhát compares
- Tap water in Csonkahegyhát is 27 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2263 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 25 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Zala it is number 10 of 71 cities; the regional median is 11.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Bak, 12 km away (6.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Pusztaapáti, 9 km away (14.8 °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 Csonkahegyhát
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H03 |
| Miele | 12 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H2 |
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 Csonkahegyhát water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 209 mg/L as CaCO₃ (12.2 gpg, 11.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Csonkahegyhát 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 Csonkahegyhát water?
12.2 gpg, equal to 11.7 °dH, 20.9 °fH or 209 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Csonkahegyhát?
For 209 mg/L (11.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Csonkahegyhát?
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