Water hardness in Igar
4.9 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Igar is moderately hard: 4.9 °dH (88 mg/L · 5.1 gpg · 8.8 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Igar, in Fejér county, is reported at 87.5 mg/L hardness as CaCO3 in the 2024 NNGYK data, which is moderate and the softest value in this batch. We have not verified why this supply is softer than neighbouring areas, so we make no claim about its source. Scale will build up slowly, and a softener is probably unnecessary.
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 | 4.9 °dH |
|---|
How Igar compares
- Tap water in Igar is 70 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2877 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 6 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Fejér it is number 142 of 144 cities; the regional median is 19.5 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Vámszőlőhegy, 5 km away (2.4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Mezőszilas, 4 km away (12 °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 Igar
| 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 Igar water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 88 mg/L as CaCO₃ (5.1 gpg, 4.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Igar 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 Igar water?
5.1 gpg, equal to 4.9 °dH, 8.8 °fH or 88 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Igar?
For 88 mg/L (4.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Igar?
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