Water hardness in Fülöp
2.4 °dH soft
Tap water in Fülöp is soft: 2.4 °dH (43 mg/L · 2.5 gpg · 4.3 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Fülöp in Hajdú-Bihar is reported at 42.5 mg/L CaCO₃ (NNGYK, 2024), which is soft water. Scale buildup should be modest here. We have not verified the supply source for the village, so this is the published settlement figure only.
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 | 2.4 °dH |
|---|
How Fülöp compares
- Tap water in Fülöp is 85 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 3012 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 1 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Hajdú-Bihar it is number 90 of 100 cities; the regional median is 7.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Nyírábrány, 9 km away (1.4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Penészlek, 5 km away (6.3 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Little or no limescale in kettles, water heaters or washing machines.
- Soap lathers easily; water does not dry skin or hair.
- Dishwasher: salt setting at minimum or off.
- No softener needed; a jug filter only changes taste.
How much salt will you use for softening?
No. Water this soft does not need softening.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 6 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Fülöp
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 2 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 1 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S0 |
| LG | H0 |
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 Fülöp water hard or soft?
It is soft: 43 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.5 gpg, 2.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Fülöp 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 Fülöp water?
2.5 gpg, equal to 2.4 °dH, 4.3 °fH or 43 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Fülöp?
For 43 mg/L (2.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Fülöp?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
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