Water hardness in Nagyrákos
6.7 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Nagyrákos is moderately hard: 6.7 °dH (120 mg/L · 7 gpg · 12 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Nagyrákos in Vas county has a reported hardness of 119.6 mg/L as CaCO₃, in the moderate band. The value comes from the NNGYK 2024 drinking-water register; the water source is not described there. Scale forms slowly at this level, and most households can manage with occasional 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 | 6.7 °dH |
|---|
How Nagyrákos compares
- Tap water in Nagyrákos is 58 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2728 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 10 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Vas it is number 186 of 208 cities; the regional median is 15.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Szalafő, 11 km away (4.2 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Szaknyér, 6 km away (9 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Nagyrákos
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 7 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
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 Nagyrákos water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 120 mg/L as CaCO₃ (7 gpg, 6.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Nagyrákos 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 Nagyrákos water?
7 gpg, equal to 6.7 °dH, 12 °fH or 120 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Nagyrákos?
For 120 mg/L (6.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Nagyrákos?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
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