Water hardness in Molnaszecsőd
10.6 °dH very hard
Tap water in Molnaszecsőd is very hard: 10.6 °dH (190 mg/L · 11.1 gpg · 19 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Molnaszecsőd in Vas county is reported at 190.1 mg/L CaCO₃ (NNGYK, 2024), at the lower edge of the very hard band. The source of the village's supply is not verified here. Moderate limescale on taps and heating elements is the typical result.
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 | 10.6 °dH |
|---|
How Molnaszecsőd compares
- Tap water in Molnaszecsőd is 34 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2420 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 21 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Vas it is number 136 of 208 cities; the regional median is 15.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Rábahídvég, 6 km away (7.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Sorokpolány, 10 km away (17.8 °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 Molnaszecsőd
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H03 |
| Miele | 11 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| 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 Molnaszecsőd water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 190 mg/L as CaCO₃ (11.1 gpg, 10.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Molnaszecsőd 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 Molnaszecsőd water?
11.1 gpg, equal to 10.6 °dH, 19 °fH or 190 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Molnaszecsőd?
For 190 mg/L (10.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Molnaszecsőd?
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