Water hardness in Daraboshegy
3.4 °dH soft
Tap water in Daraboshegy is soft: 3.4 °dH (60 mg/L · 3.5 gpg · 6 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Daraboshegy in Veszprém county is reported at 59.8 mg/L CaCO3 (NNGYK, 2024), which is soft. That is well below most villages in this dataset. We have not verified the supply source, so no explanation of the low value is offered. Scale problems should be minor.
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 | 3.4 °dH |
|---|
How Daraboshegy compares
- Tap water in Daraboshegy is 79 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2965 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 3 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Veszprém it is number 189 of 189 cities; the regional median is 21 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Keszőhidegkút, 146 km away (1.7 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Felsőmarác, 5 km away (8.6 °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 Daraboshegy
| 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 Daraboshegy water hard or soft?
It is soft: 60 mg/L as CaCO₃ (3.5 gpg, 3.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Daraboshegy 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 Daraboshegy water?
3.5 gpg, equal to 3.4 °dH, 6 °fH or 60 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Daraboshegy?
For 60 mg/L (3.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Daraboshegy?
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