Water hardness in Kardoskút
3.1 °dH soft
Tap water in Kardoskút is soft: 3.1 °dH (55 mg/L · 3.2 gpg · 5.5 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Kardoskút, in Békés county, is reported at 55.4 mg/L in the NNGYK 2024 data, which is soft. That is unusually low for Hungary, where many villages report much higher values, but the source does not explain the reason. Limescale should be light, and a softener is unlikely to be useful.
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 | 3.1 °dH |
|---|
How Kardoskút compares
- Tap water in Kardoskút is 81 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2980 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 2 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Békés it is number 61 of 75 cities; the regional median is 5.2 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Kaszaper, 13 km away (1.7 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Nagyér, 14 km away (14.4 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Little or no limescale in kettles, water heaters or washing machines.
- Soap lathers easily; water does not dry skin or hair.
- Dishwasher: salt setting at minimum or off.
- No softener needed; a jug filter only changes taste.
How much salt will you use for softening?
No. Water this soft does not need softening.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 6 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Kardoskút
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 3 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 1 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S0 |
| LG | H0 |
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 Kardoskút water hard or soft?
It is soft: 55 mg/L as CaCO₃ (3.2 gpg, 3.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Kardoskút 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 Kardoskút water?
3.2 gpg, equal to 3.1 °dH, 5.5 °fH or 55 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Kardoskút?
For 55 mg/L (3.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Kardoskút?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
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