Water hardness in Dorkó
10.9 °dH very hard
Tap water in Dorkó is very hard: 10.9 °dH (195 mg/L · 11.4 gpg · 19.4 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
NNGYK's 2024 data for Dorkó, in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, give 194.5 mg/L as CaCO₃, a very hard reading at the lower end of that band. The record does not name the supply. Some limescale on kettles and taps is likely.
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 | 10.9 °dH |
|---|
How Dorkó compares
- Tap water in Dorkó is 32 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2397 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 21 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén it is number 324 of 365 cities; the regional median is 16.4 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Háromhuta, 20 km away (4.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Bodrogolaszi, 9 km away (13.8 °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 Dorkó
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H03 |
| Miele | 11 °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 Dorkó water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 195 mg/L as CaCO₃ (11.4 gpg, 10.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Dorkó 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 Dorkó water?
11.4 gpg, equal to 10.9 °dH, 19.4 °fH or 195 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Dorkó?
For 195 mg/L (10.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Dorkó?
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