Water hardness in Mezőtárkány
13.3 °dH very hard
Tap water in Mezőtárkány is very hard: 13.3 °dH (237 mg/L · 13.9 gpg · 23.7 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
NNGYK reports 237.4 mg/L hardness for Mezőtárkány in Heves county (2024 listing), which is very hard. We have no published detail on the source, so the figure is given as reported. Regular descaling of kettles and shower heads will be needed.
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 | 13.3 °dH |
|---|
How Mezőtárkány compares
- Tap water in Mezőtárkány is 17 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2012 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 34 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Heves it is number 79 of 129 cities; the regional median is 13.6 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Újlőrincfalva, 13 km away (6.2 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Besenyőtelek, 4 km away (19.1 °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 Mezőtárkány
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 13 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 4th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| 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 Mezőtárkány water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 237 mg/L as CaCO₃ (13.9 gpg, 13.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Mezőtárkány 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 Mezőtárkány water?
13.9 gpg, equal to 13.3 °dH, 23.7 °fH or 237 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Mezőtárkány?
For 237 mg/L (13.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Mezőtárkány?
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