Water hardness in Pátka
23.9 °dH very hard
Tap water in Pátka is very hard: 23.9 °dH (427 mg/L · 24.9 gpg · 42.7 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Pátka, in Fejér county, is listed by NNGYK (2024) at 426.6 mg/L CaCO₃, in the very hard range. Hungary supplies most drinking water from groundwater, and the source does not detail the wells for this village. The value is a village-level report rather than a reading at your tap. Scale on heating elements and fittings is the main practical issue.
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 | 23.9 °dH |
|---|
How Pátka compares
- Tap water in Pátka is 48 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 297 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 90 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Fejér it is number 23 of 144 cities; the regional median is 19.5 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Lovasberény, 6 km away (18.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Herceghalom, 32 km away (30.3 °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 Pátka
| 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 Pátka water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 427 mg/L as CaCO₃ (24.9 gpg, 23.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Pátka 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 Pátka water?
24.9 gpg, equal to 23.9 °dH, 42.7 °fH or 427 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Pátka?
For 427 mg/L (23.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Pátka?
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