Water hardness in Nagyiván
7 °dH hard
Tap water in Nagyiván is hard: 7 °dH (126 mg/L · 7.3 gpg · 12.6 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Nagyiván, in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county, is reported at 125.8 mg/L hardness as CaCO3 (NNGYK, 2024), which is hard. The published entry does not name the source, and we have not confirmed it. Limescale appears on kettles and shower screens over time, but it is manageable with routine descaling.
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 | 7 °dH |
|---|
How Nagyiván compares
- Tap water in Nagyiván is 56 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2710 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 11 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok it is number 42 of 92 cities; the regional median is 6.3 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Tiszaszőlős, 18 km away (3.5 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Egyek, 17 km away (10.4 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Nagyiván
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 7 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| 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 Nagyiván water hard or soft?
It is hard: 126 mg/L as CaCO₃ (7.3 gpg, 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 Nagyiván 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 Nagyiván water?
7.3 gpg, equal to 7 °dH, 12.6 °fH or 126 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Nagyiván?
For 126 mg/L (7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Nagyiván?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
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