Water hardness in Olcsva
16.1 °dH very hard
Tap water in Olcsva is very hard: 16.1 °dH (288 mg/L · 16.8 gpg · 28.8 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Olcsva, in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, has a published hardness of 288.2 mg/L CaCO₃ from the NNGYK 2024 report. This is very hard. The source of supply is not given in the file. Scale on heating elements and glassware is likely.
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 | 16.1 °dH |
|---|
How Olcsva compares
- Tap water in Olcsva is close to the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 1506 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 50 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg it is number 64 of 239 cities; the regional median is 14.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Tákos, 10 km away (9.1 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Terem, 33 km away (20.4 °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 Olcsva
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 16 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H3 |
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 Olcsva water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 288 mg/L as CaCO₃ (16.8 gpg, 16.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Olcsva 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 Olcsva water?
16.8 gpg, equal to 16.1 °dH, 28.8 °fH or 288 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Olcsva?
For 288 mg/L (16.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Olcsva?
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