Water hardness in Gelej
13.4 °dH very hard
Tap water in Gelej is very hard: 13.4 °dH (238 mg/L · 13.9 gpg · 23.8 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Gelej, in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, is reported at 238.3 mg/L CaCO₃ (NNGYK, 2024), which is very hard. We have not verified the local supply and give only the published settlement figure. Limescale on heating elements is the main everyday effect.
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 | 13.4 °dH |
|---|
How Gelej compares
- Tap water in Gelej is 17 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2009 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 34 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén it is number 253 of 365 cities; the regional median is 16.4 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Igrici, 8 km away (10 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Mezőnagymihály, 4 km away (19.4 °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 Gelej
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 13 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 4th |
| 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 Gelej water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 238 mg/L as CaCO₃ (13.9 gpg, 13.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Gelej 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 Gelej water?
13.9 gpg, equal to 13.4 °dH, 23.8 °fH or 238 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Gelej?
For 238 mg/L (13.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Gelej?
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