Water hardness in Őrhalom
28.1 °dH very hard
Tap water in Őrhalom is very hard: 28.1 °dH (502 mg/L · 29.3 gpg · 50.2 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-29
Őrhalom in Nógrád county has a reported hardness of 502.4 mg/L CaCO₃ in NNGYK's 2024 data, among the highest figures in this group. The source and any treatment are not described in the dataset, so the cause cannot be stated here. At this level scale builds up quickly, and a softener or regular descaling is advisable.
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 | 28.1 °dH |
|---|
How Őrhalom compares
- Tap water in Őrhalom is 75 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 73 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 98 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Nógrád it is number 14 of 139 cities; the regional median is 12.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Varsány, 7 km away (9.2 °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 Őrhalom
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 28 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 6 |
| 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 Őrhalom water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 502 mg/L as CaCO₃ (29.3 gpg, 28.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Őrhalom 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 Őrhalom water?
29.3 gpg, equal to 28.1 °dH, 50.2 °fH or 502 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Őrhalom?
For 502 mg/L (28.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Őrhalom?
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