Water hardness in Ispánk
6.2 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Ispánk is moderately hard: 6.2 °dH (111 mg/L · 6.5 gpg · 11.1 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Ispánk, in Vas county, is listed by NNGYK in 2024 at 110.7 mg/L as CaCO₃. This is lower than most villages in this batch, though the listing does not explain the difference. Scale should build up slowly, and most households will not need a softener.
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 | 6.2 °dH |
|---|
How Ispánk compares
- Tap water in Ispánk is 61 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2759 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 10 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Vas it is number 191 of 208 cities; the regional median is 15.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Szalafő, 9 km away (4.2 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Kisrákos, 4 km away (7.8 °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 Ispánk
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 6 °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 Ispánk water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 111 mg/L as CaCO₃ (6.5 gpg, 6.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Ispánk 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 Ispánk water?
6.5 gpg, equal to 6.2 °dH, 11.1 °fH or 111 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Ispánk?
For 111 mg/L (6.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Ispánk?
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