Water hardness in Farkasfa
9.8 °dH hard
Tap water in Farkasfa is hard: 9.8 °dH (176 mg/L · 10.3 gpg · 17.6 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
The 2024 NNGYK data report 175.8 mg/L CaCO₃ for Farkasfa in Vas county, which falls in the hard category. The supply source for the village is not stated in the listing and we have not checked it elsewhere. Some limescale is likely on kettles and shower screens.
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 | 9.8 °dH |
|---|
How Farkasfa compares
- Tap water in Farkasfa is 39 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2486 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 18 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Vas it is number 144 of 208 cities; the regional median is 15.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Orfalu, 4 km away (6.5 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Velemér, 19 km away (20 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Farkasfa
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 10 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| 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 Farkasfa water hard or soft?
It is hard: 176 mg/L as CaCO₃ (10.3 gpg, 9.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Farkasfa 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 Farkasfa water?
10.3 gpg, equal to 9.8 °dH, 17.6 °fH or 176 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Farkasfa?
For 176 mg/L (9.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Farkasfa?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
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