Water hardness in Orfalu
6.5 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Orfalu is moderately hard: 6.5 °dH (117 mg/L · 6.8 gpg · 11.7 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Orfalu, in Vas county, is reported at 116.9 mg/L CaCO₃ in the 2024 NNGYK data, which is moderate. That is much lower than many Hungarian villages in this dataset. The supply source is not named in the file. Scale will build up slowly, but it will still form on heating elements over time.
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 | 6.5 °dH |
|---|
How Orfalu compares
- Tap water in Orfalu is 59 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2739 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 10 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Vas it is number 189 of 208 cities; the regional median is 15.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Apátistvánfalva, 2 km away (3.4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Farkasfa, 4 km away (9.8 °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 Orfalu
| 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 Orfalu water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 117 mg/L as CaCO₃ (6.8 gpg, 6.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Orfalu 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 Orfalu water?
6.8 gpg, equal to 6.5 °dH, 11.7 °fH or 117 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Orfalu?
For 117 mg/L (6.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Orfalu?
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