Water hardness in Pamuk
24 °dH very hard
Tap water in Pamuk is very hard: 24 °dH (428 mg/L · 25 gpg · 42.8 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Pamuk, in Somogy county, is reported at 428.3 mg/L CaCO₃ in the NNGYK 2024 data, in the very hard range. Hungary draws most of its tap water from groundwater, and the report does not say which source serves this village. Scale forms quickly in boilers, kettles and shower heads. A softener is worth comparing against descaling costs.
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 | 24 °dH |
|---|
How Pamuk compares
- Tap water in Pamuk is 49 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 277 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 90 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Somogy it is number 25 of 240 cities; the regional median is 19.1 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Öreglak, 5 km away (8.1 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Karád, 22 km away (30.5 °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 Pamuk
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 24 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 6 |
| Beko | 6th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| 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 Pamuk water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 428 mg/L as CaCO₃ (25 gpg, 24 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Pamuk 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 Pamuk water?
25 gpg, equal to 24 °dH, 42.8 °fH or 428 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Pamuk?
For 428 mg/L (24 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Pamuk?
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