Water hardness in Hegyháthodász
3.4 °dH soft
Tap water in Hegyháthodász is soft: 3.4 °dH (60 mg/L · 3.5 gpg · 6 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Hegyháthodász in Vas is reported at 59.8 mg/L CaCO₃ in the NNGYK 2024 data, the lowest in this batch and in the soft band. The file does not name the supply, so we give no explanation for the low value. Scale is unlikely to be a major issue, and less detergent may be needed.
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 | 3.4 °dH |
|---|
How Hegyháthodász compares
- Tap water in Hegyháthodász is 79 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2965 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 3 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Vas it is number 204 of 208 cities; the regional median is 15.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Keszőhidegkút, 139 km away (1.7 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Halastó, 2 km away (4.2 °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 Hegyháthodász
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 3 °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 Hegyháthodász water hard or soft?
It is soft: 60 mg/L as CaCO₃ (3.5 gpg, 3.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Hegyháthodász 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 Hegyháthodász water?
3.5 gpg, equal to 3.4 °dH, 6 °fH or 60 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Hegyháthodász?
For 60 mg/L (3.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Hegyháthodász?
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