Water hardness in Mátraballa
8.6 °dH hard
Tap water in Mátraballa is hard: 8.6 °dH (154 mg/L · 9 gpg · 15.4 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
The 2024 NNGYK report lists Mátraballa (Heves County) at 154.4 mg/L as CaCO₃, which is hard. The dataset does not state the water source or any differences between supply zones. Moderate limescale on kettles and showerheads is to be expected.
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 | 8.6 °dH |
|---|
How Mátraballa compares
- Tap water in Mátraballa is 46 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2601 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 14 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Heves it is number 100 of 129 cities; the regional median is 13.6 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Mátramindszent, 6 km away (4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Bükkszék, 12 km away (13.6 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Mátraballa
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 9 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H2 |
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 Mátraballa water hard or soft?
It is hard: 154 mg/L as CaCO₃ (9 gpg, 8.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Mátraballa 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 Mátraballa water?
9 gpg, equal to 8.6 °dH, 15.4 °fH or 154 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Mátraballa?
For 154 mg/L (8.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Mátraballa?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
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