Water hardness in Kisszékely
1.6 °dH soft
Tap water in Kisszékely is soft: 1.6 °dH (29 mg/L · 1.7 gpg · 2.9 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Kisszékely in Tolna county is reported at 29.1 mg/L CaCO₃ (NNGYK, 2024), which is soft and low for Hungary's published figures. The register does not name the supply, so no explanation is given for it. Scale should be minimal and a softener is generally not needed.
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 | 1.6 °dH |
|---|
How Kisszékely compares
- Tap water in Kisszékely is 90 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 3034 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 1 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Tolna it is number 108 of 110 cities; the regional median is 17 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Udvari, 10 km away (1.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Nagyszékely, 3 km away (21.7 °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 Kisszékely
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 2 °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 Kisszékely water hard or soft?
It is soft: 29 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.7 gpg, 1.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Kisszékely 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 Kisszékely water?
1.7 gpg, equal to 1.6 °dH, 2.9 °fH or 29 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Kisszékely?
For 29 mg/L (1.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Kisszékely?
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