Water hardness in Murga
21.7 °dH very hard
Tap water in Murga is very hard: 21.7 °dH (387 mg/L · 22.6 gpg · 38.7 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
NNGYK's 2024 report gives Murga, in Tolna county, 387.3 mg/L CaCO₃. That is very hard, and well above the national middle ground. Most Hungarian tap water comes from groundwater, but the source does not name the wells serving this village. Limescale will build up quickly in kettles, boilers and shower heads.
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 | 21.7 °dH |
|---|
How Murga compares
- Tap water in Murga is 35 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 555 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 81 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Tolna it is number 22 of 110 cities; the regional median is 17 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Nagytormáspuszta, 6 km away (16.1 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Fácánkert, 19 km away (34.8 °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 Murga
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 22 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 5 |
| 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 Murga water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 387 mg/L as CaCO₃ (22.6 gpg, 21.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Murga 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 Murga water?
22.6 gpg, equal to 21.7 °dH, 38.7 °fH or 387 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Murga?
For 387 mg/L (21.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Murga?
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