Water hardness in Dunaszentpál
17.9 °dH very hard
Tap water in Dunaszentpál is very hard: 17.9 °dH (320 mg/L · 18.7 gpg · 32 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
The NNGYK 2024 data list Dunaszentpál, in Győr-Moson-Sopron county, at 320.4 mg/L CaCO₃, which is very hard. The source does not say how the village is supplied, so no cause is given. Descale kettles and water heaters at regular intervals.
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 | 17.9 °dH |
|---|
How Dunaszentpál compares
- Tap water in Dunaszentpál is 12 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 1175 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 61 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Győr-Moson-Sopron it is number 65 of 180 cities; the regional median is 15.3 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Győrsövényház, 14 km away (8.9 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Gecse, 37 km away (24.3 °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 Dunaszentpál
| 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 Dunaszentpál water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 320 mg/L as CaCO₃ (18.7 gpg, 17.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Dunaszentpál 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 Dunaszentpál water?
18.7 gpg, equal to 17.9 °dH, 32 °fH or 320 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Dunaszentpál?
For 320 mg/L (17.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Dunaszentpál?
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