Water hardness in Nagylózs
22.4 °dH very hard
Tap water in Nagylózs is very hard: 22.4 °dH (400 mg/L · 23.4 gpg · 40 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
The NNGYK drinking-water quality register (2024) reports 399.8 mg/L CaCO₃ for Nagylózs, which falls in the very hard band. We have no verified detail on the local source, so treat this as the reported figure for the village's supply in Győr-Moson-Sopron county. At this level, limescale builds up quickly in kettles and on heating elements.
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 | 22.4 °dH |
|---|
How Nagylózs compares
- Tap water in Nagylózs is 39 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 466 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 85 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Győr-Moson-Sopron it is number 9 of 180 cities; the regional median is 15.3 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Csapod, 13 km away (11.6 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Bodorfa, 69 km away (29.6 °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 Nagylózs
| 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 Nagylózs water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 400 mg/L as CaCO₃ (23.4 gpg, 22.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Nagylózs 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 Nagylózs water?
23.4 gpg, equal to 22.4 °dH, 40 °fH or 400 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Nagylózs?
For 400 mg/L (22.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Nagylózs?
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