Water hardness in Himod
14.8 °dH very hard
Tap water in Himod is very hard: 14.8 °dH (263 mg/L · 15.4 gpg · 26.3 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Himod, in Győr-Moson-Sopron county, is listed by NNGYK at 263.3 mg/L CaCO₃ for 2024, which counts as very hard. The source does not break the value down by supply zone, so we show the single reported figure. Limescale in appliances and on taps is the most likely day-to-day result.
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 | 14.8 °dH |
|---|
How Himod compares
- Tap water in Himod is 8 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 1770 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 42 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Győr-Moson-Sopron it is number 101 of 180 cities; the regional median is 15.3 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Csapod, 6 km away (11.6 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Pusztacsalád, 9 km away (26.1 °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 Himod
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 15 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 4th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| 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 Himod water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 263 mg/L as CaCO₃ (15.4 gpg, 14.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Himod 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 Himod water?
15.4 gpg, equal to 14.8 °dH, 26.3 °fH or 263 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Himod?
For 263 mg/L (14.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Himod?
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