Water hardness in Felsőszenterzsébet
6.8 °dH hard
Tap water in Felsőszenterzsébet is hard: 6.8 °dH (121 mg/L · 7.1 gpg · 12.1 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
NNGYK lists 121.4 mg/L CaCO3 for Felsőszenterzsébet in Zala county (2024), which is hard. We have not confirmed the source of the local supply. Scale should be modest, though kettles will still need occasional descaling.
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 | 6.8 °dH |
|---|
How Felsőszenterzsébet compares
- Tap water in Felsőszenterzsébet is 58 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2722 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 11 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Zala it is number 66 of 71 cities; the regional median is 11.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Szalafő, 16 km away (4.2 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Velemér, 6 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 Felsőszenterzsébet
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 7 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| 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 Felsőszenterzsébet water hard or soft?
It is hard: 121 mg/L as CaCO₃ (7.1 gpg, 6.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Felsőszenterzsébet 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 Felsőszenterzsébet water?
7.1 gpg, equal to 6.8 °dH, 12.1 °fH or 121 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Felsőszenterzsébet?
For 121 mg/L (6.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Felsőszenterzsébet?
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