Water hardness in Meszlen
24.1 °dH very hard
Tap water in Meszlen is very hard: 24.1 °dH (430 mg/L · 25.1 gpg · 43 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Meszlen, in Vas county, is reported at 430.1 mg/L as CaCO₃ (NNGYK, 2024), among the harder values in this region's data. The report does not describe the wells or treatment serving the village. Heavy limescale in kettles, boilers and on taps is likely.
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 | 24.1 °dH |
|---|
How Meszlen compares
- Tap water in Meszlen is 50 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 264 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 91 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Vas it is number 7 of 208 cities; the regional median is 15.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Bük, 7 km away (15.9 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Balatoncsicsó, 86 km away (30.8 °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 Meszlen
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 24 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 6 |
| 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 Meszlen water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 430 mg/L as CaCO₃ (25.1 gpg, 24.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Meszlen 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 Meszlen water?
25.1 gpg, equal to 24.1 °dH, 43 °fH or 430 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Meszlen?
For 430 mg/L (24.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Meszlen?
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