Water hardness in Óbudavár
30.3 °dH very hard
Tap water in Óbudavár is very hard: 30.3 °dH (541 mg/L · 31.6 gpg · 54.1 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-29
Óbudavár in Veszprém county has a reported hardness of 540.8 mg/L CaCO₃ (NNGYK, 2024), the highest value in this batch and well into the very hard band. The figure is unusually high, and we have not independently verified it or the supply source. Check the utility's current data before buying treatment equipment.
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 | 30.3 °dH |
|---|
How Óbudavár compares
- Tap water in Óbudavár is 88 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 26 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 99 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Veszprém it is number 10 of 189 cities; the regional median is 21 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Vöröstó, 4 km away (21.7 °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 Óbudavár
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 30 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 7 |
| 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 Óbudavár water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 541 mg/L as CaCO₃ (31.6 gpg, 30.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Óbudavár 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 Óbudavár water?
31.6 gpg, equal to 30.3 °dH, 54.1 °fH or 541 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Óbudavár?
For 541 mg/L (30.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Óbudavár?
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