Water hardness in Dozmat
17.8 °dH very hard
Tap water in Dozmat is very hard: 17.8 °dH (318 mg/L · 18.6 gpg · 31.8 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Dozmat, in Vas county, has a reported hardness of 317.7 mg/L as CaCO3 in the 2024 NNGYK settlement list, placing it in the very hard band. The entry gives no source or zone detail, so this note covers only the published figure. Limescale in hot-water systems is the main practical consequence.
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 | 17.8 °dH |
|---|
How Dozmat compares
- Tap water in Dozmat is 11 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 1200 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 60 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Vas it is number 65 of 208 cities; the regional median is 15.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Velem, 12 km away (8.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Söpte, 12 km away (23.1 °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 Dozmat
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 18 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| LG | H3 |
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 Dozmat water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 318 mg/L as CaCO₃ (18.6 gpg, 17.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Dozmat 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 Dozmat water?
18.6 gpg, equal to 17.8 °dH, 31.8 °fH or 318 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Dozmat?
For 318 mg/L (17.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Dozmat?
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