Water hardness in Makó
3.8 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Makó is moderately hard: 3.8 °dH (68 mg/L · 4 gpg · 6.8 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Makó is supplied from groundwater; Szeged's own supply was built on deep artesian wells, and the exact wells for this town are not confirmed here. Deep wells in the sediments of the Great Plain tend to give softer water than the limestone areas; the 2024 national report puts Makó at 68.2 mg/L CaCO₃, a moderately hard reading. Scale builds up slowly, so appliances need little descaling.
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 | 3.8 °dH |
|---|
How Makó compares
- Tap water in Makó is 76 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2954 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 3 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Csongrád-Csanád it is number 52 of 66 cities; the regional median is 10.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Óföldeák, 10 km away (0.9 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Ferencszállás, 10 km away (8 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Makó
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 4 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
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 Makó water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 68 mg/L as CaCO₃ (4 gpg, 3.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Makó 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 Makó water?
4 gpg, equal to 3.8 °dH, 6.8 °fH or 68 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Makó?
For 68 mg/L (3.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Makó?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
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