Water hardness in Mórágy
27.7 °dH very hard
Tap water in Mórágy is very hard: 27.7 °dH (494 mg/L · 28.9 gpg · 49.4 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Mórágy, in Tolna county, is listed at 494.4 mg/L CaCO₃ in the 2024 NNGYK survey, which is very hard. The entry gives no details of the water source. At this level scale builds quickly on heating elements, so regular descaling is advisable and a softener is worth considering.
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 | 27.7 °dH |
|---|
How Mórágy compares
- Tap water in Mórágy is 72 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 90 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 97 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Tolna it is number 13 of 110 cities; the regional median is 17 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Mőcsény, 6 km away (19 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Dunafalva, 19 km away (37.7 °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 Mórágy
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 28 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 6 |
| Beko | 6th |
| Hoover | S4 |
| 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 Mórágy water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 494 mg/L as CaCO₃ (28.9 gpg, 27.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Mórágy 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 Mórágy water?
28.9 gpg, equal to 27.7 °dH, 49.4 °fH or 494 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Mórágy?
For 494 mg/L (27.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Mórágy?
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