Water hardness in Leshegy
21.2 °dH very hard
Tap water in Leshegy is very hard: 21.2 °dH (378 mg/L · 22.1 gpg · 37.8 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Leshegy, in Fejér county, is reported at 378.4 mg/L as CaCO₃ by NNGYK (2024), which is very hard. Most Hungarian public supply is groundwater, but the table does not name the source for this settlement. Expect visible limescale on fixtures and heating elements.
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 | 21.2 °dH |
|---|
How Leshegy compares
- Tap water in Leshegy is 32 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 620 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 80 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Fejér it is number 53 of 144 cities; the regional median is 19.5 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Enying, 6 km away (12.1 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Füle, 19 km away (27.2 °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 Leshegy
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 21 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 5 |
| Beko | 6th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| 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 Leshegy water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 378 mg/L as CaCO₃ (22.1 gpg, 21.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Leshegy 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 Leshegy water?
22.1 gpg, equal to 21.2 °dH, 37.8 °fH or 378 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Leshegy?
For 378 mg/L (21.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Leshegy?
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