Water hardness in Kápolna
11.2 °dH very hard
Tap water in Kápolna is very hard: 11.2 °dH (200 mg/L · 11.7 gpg · 20 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Kápolna in Heves county is reported at 199.9 mg/L (NNGYK, 2024), which the site classes as very hard. The value sits close to the boundary with the hard band, so the difference in daily use is small. The survey gives no source details for the village.
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 | 11.2 °dH |
|---|
How Kápolna compares
- Tap water in Kápolna is 30 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2350 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 23 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Heves it is number 86 of 129 cities; the regional median is 13.6 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Vécs, 8 km away (7.6 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Tófalu, 2 km away (21 °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 Kápolna
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H03 |
| Miele | 11 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S2 |
| 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 Kápolna water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 200 mg/L as CaCO₃ (11.7 gpg, 11.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Kápolna 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 Kápolna water?
11.7 gpg, equal to 11.2 °dH, 20 °fH or 200 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Kápolna?
For 200 mg/L (11.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Kápolna?
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