Water hardness in Gősfa
5.3 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Gősfa is moderately hard: 5.3 °dH (95 mg/L · 5.5 gpg · 9.5 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Gősfa in Zala county is reported at 94.6 mg/L CaCO₃ by NNGYK (2024), a moderate level. That is lower than most Hungarian villages in this dataset. We have not verified the supply, so treat it as the published settlement value.
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 | 5.3 °dH |
|---|
How Gősfa compares
- Tap water in Gősfa is 67 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2810 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 8 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Zala it is number 71 of 71 cities; the regional median is 11.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Sárfimizdó, 11 km away (4.2 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Csöngetmajor, 4 km away (24.1 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Gősfa
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 5 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
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 Gősfa water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 95 mg/L as CaCO₃ (5.5 gpg, 5.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Gősfa 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 Gősfa water?
5.5 gpg, equal to 5.3 °dH, 9.5 °fH or 95 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Gősfa?
For 95 mg/L (5.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Gősfa?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
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