Water hardness in Kisbeszterce
17.7 °dH very hard
Tap water in Kisbeszterce is very hard: 17.7 °dH (316 mg/L · 18.5 gpg · 31.6 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Kisbeszterce in Baranya is reported at 315.9 mg/L CaCO₃ in the NNGYK 2024 drinking-water data, which is very hard. The village's exact water source is not confirmed here, so the figure should be read as the published value for the settlement. Scale build-up in heaters and appliances is likely, and descaling is worth planning for.
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 | 17.7 °dH |
|---|
How Kisbeszterce compares
- Tap water in Kisbeszterce is 10 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 1228 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 59 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Baranya it is number 230 of 311 cities; the regional median is 20.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Palé, 7 km away (13.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Bakóca, 3 km away (23.1 °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 Kisbeszterce
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 18 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| LG | H3 |
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 Kisbeszterce water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 316 mg/L as CaCO₃ (18.5 gpg, 17.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Kisbeszterce 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 Kisbeszterce water?
18.5 gpg, equal to 17.7 °dH, 31.6 °fH or 316 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Kisbeszterce?
For 316 mg/L (17.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Kisbeszterce?
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