Water hardness in Geszteréd
17.9 °dH very hard
Tap water in Geszteréd 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
NNGYK's 2024 data gives Geszteréd, in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, a hardness of 320.4 mg/L CaCO3, in the very hard band. The entry does not name the supply source. Limescale on kettles, taps and heating elements is likely, so plan for descaling or a softener.
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 Geszteréd compares
- Tap water in Geszteréd 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 Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg it is number 26 of 239 cities; the regional median is 14.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Pócspetri, 21 km away (14.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Bagota, 42 km away (30.9 °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 Geszteréd
| 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 Geszteréd 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 Geszteréd 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 Geszteréd 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 Geszteréd?
For 320 mg/L (17.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Geszteréd?
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