Water hardness in Mezőhék
1.3 °dH soft
Tap water in Mezőhék is soft: 1.3 °dH (23 mg/L · 1.4 gpg · 2.3 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Mezőhék, in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, is reported at 23.2 mg/L as CaCO₃ in the NNGYK 2024 data, which is soft. This is far lower than most nearby settlements in the same table. The published source does not explain why, so treat it as the reported figure for this village only. Scale should be minimal.
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 | 1.3 °dH |
|---|
How Mezőhék compares
- Tap water in Mezőhék is 92 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 3040 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 0 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok it is number 90 of 92 cities; the regional median is 6.3 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Erzsébet, 65 km away (0.8 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Mesterszállás, 6 km away (2.2 °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 Mezőhék
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 1 °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 Mezőhék water hard or soft?
It is soft: 23 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.4 gpg, 1.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Mezőhék 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 Mezőhék water?
1.4 gpg, equal to 1.3 °dH, 2.3 °fH or 23 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Mezőhék?
For 23 mg/L (1.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Mezőhék?
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