Water hardness in Hejőkürt
9.6 °dH hard
Tap water in Hejőkürt is hard: 9.6 °dH (171 mg/L · 10 gpg · 17.1 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
NNGYK's 2024 listing reports 171.3 mg/L CaCO₃ for Hejőkürt in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, which is hard. The supply source is not stated and we have not confirmed it. Some scale on kettles and shower screens is likely.
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 | 9.6 °dH |
|---|
How Hejőkürt compares
- Tap water in Hejőkürt is 40 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2507 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 18 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén it is number 333 of 365 cities; the regional median is 16.4 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Hejőszalonta, 11 km away (6.5 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Nemesbikk, 3 km away (16.1 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Hejőkürt
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 10 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| 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 Hejőkürt water hard or soft?
It is hard: 171 mg/L as CaCO₃ (10 gpg, 9.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Hejőkürt 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 Hejőkürt water?
10 gpg, equal to 9.6 °dH, 17.1 °fH or 171 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Hejőkürt?
For 171 mg/L (9.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Hejőkürt?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
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