Water hardness in Mesterszállás
2.2 °dH soft
Tap water in Mesterszállás is soft: 2.2 °dH (39 mg/L · 2.3 gpg · 3.9 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Mesterszállás, in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County, is reported at 39.3 mg/L as CaCO₃, which is soft. That is low for Hungary, where many settlements report far higher values. Scale buildup should be minor, and detergent doses can be kept low.
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 | 2.2 °dH |
|---|
How Mesterszállás compares
- Tap water in Mesterszállás is 86 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 3019 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 1 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok it is number 85 of 92 cities; the regional median is 6.3 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Mezőhék, 6 km away (1.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Öcsöd, 6 km away (9.3 °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 Mesterszállás
| 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 Mesterszállás water hard or soft?
It is soft: 39 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.3 gpg, 2.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Mesterszállás 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 Mesterszállás water?
2.3 gpg, equal to 2.2 °dH, 3.9 °fH or 39 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Mesterszállás?
For 39 mg/L (2.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Mesterszállás?
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