Water hardness in Káptalanfa
29.8 °dH very hard
Tap water in Káptalanfa is very hard: 29.8 °dH (532 mg/L · 31.1 gpg · 53.2 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-29
The 2024 NNGYK drinking-water quality register reports 531.9 mg/L CaCO₃ for Káptalanfa in Veszprém county, which puts it in the very hard band. The register does not name the source of the local supply, so treat this as the published figure for the village, not a statement about the aquifer. At this level, limescale on kettles and heating elements is likely to build up quickly.
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 | 29.8 °dH |
|---|
How Káptalanfa compares
- Tap water in Káptalanfa is 85 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 36 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 99 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Veszprém it is number 13 of 189 cities; the regional median is 21 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Szentimrefalva, 5 km away (21.1 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Gerjen, 135 km away (37.4 °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 Káptalanfa
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 30 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 7 |
| Beko | 6th |
| Hoover | S4 |
| LG | H4 |
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 Káptalanfa water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 532 mg/L as CaCO₃ (31.1 gpg, 29.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Káptalanfa 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 Káptalanfa water?
31.1 gpg, equal to 29.8 °dH, 53.2 °fH or 532 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Káptalanfa?
For 532 mg/L (29.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Káptalanfa?
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