Water hardness in Kismórágy
27.1 °dH very hard
Tap water in Kismórágy is very hard: 27.1 °dH (484 mg/L · 28.3 gpg · 48.4 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
The NNGYK 2024 report gives 483.7 mg/L for Kismórágy in Tolna county, one of the harder values in this batch and very hard by any scale. The village's source is not named in the dataset, so we do not explain the cause. Scale builds fast in hot-water systems, so a softener is worth pricing.
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 | 27.1 °dH |
|---|
How Kismórágy compares
- Tap water in Kismórágy is 68 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 98 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 97 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Tolna it is number 14 of 110 cities; the regional median is 17 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Mőcsény, 5 km away (19 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Dunafalva, 21 km away (37.7 °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 Kismórágy
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 27 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 6 |
| 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 Kismórágy water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 484 mg/L as CaCO₃ (28.3 gpg, 27.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Kismórágy 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 Kismórágy water?
28.3 gpg, equal to 27.1 °dH, 48.4 °fH or 484 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Kismórágy?
For 484 mg/L (27.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Kismórágy?
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