Water hardness in Öreglak
8.1 °dH hard
Tap water in Öreglak is hard: 8.1 °dH (145 mg/L · 8.4 gpg · 14.5 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Öreglak in Somogy county is listed at 144.6 mg/L CaCO₃ in NNGYK's 2024 data, in the hard category. The source of the supply is not named in the dataset. Water at this level forms some scale on kettles and shower screens, but much less than the very hard values found in many other Hungarian villages.
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 | 8.1 °dH |
|---|
How Öreglak compares
- Tap water in Öreglak is 50 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2636 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 14 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Somogy it is number 234 of 240 cities; the regional median is 19.1 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Csombárd, 17 km away (5.6 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Barátihegy, 4 km away (22 °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 Öreglak
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 8 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| 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 Öreglak water hard or soft?
It is hard: 145 mg/L as CaCO₃ (8.4 gpg, 8.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Öreglak 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 Öreglak water?
8.4 gpg, equal to 8.1 °dH, 14.5 °fH or 145 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Öreglak?
For 145 mg/L (8.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Öreglak?
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