Water hardness in Kány
6.1 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Kány is moderately hard: 6.1 °dH (109 mg/L · 6.4 gpg · 10.9 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Kány, also in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, is reported at 108.9 mg/L hardness as CaCO3 (NNGYK, 2024), which is moderate. That is far lower than neighbouring Kánó in the same dataset, so supplies differ even between nearby villages. We have not verified the source. Scale will form 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 | 6.1 °dH |
|---|
How Kány compares
- Tap water in Kány is 62 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2767 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 9 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén it is number 353 of 365 cities; the regional median is 16.4 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Léh, 25 km away (4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Perecse, 2 km away (13.5 °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 Kány
| 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 Kány water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 109 mg/L as CaCO₃ (6.4 gpg, 6.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Kány 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 Kány water?
6.4 gpg, equal to 6.1 °dH, 10.9 °fH or 109 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Kány?
For 109 mg/L (6.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Kány?
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