Water hardness in Pusztaegres
7.1 °dH hard
Tap water in Pusztaegres is hard: 7.1 °dH (127 mg/L · 7.4 gpg · 12.7 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Pusztaegres in Fejér county is listed at 126.7 mg/L CaCO3 in the NNGYK 2024 data, which is hard but at the lower end of this batch. The source gives no further detail on the supply. Some limescale will form on kettles, though more slowly than in much of the country's harder areas.
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 | 7.1 °dH |
|---|
How Pusztaegres compares
- Tap water in Pusztaegres is 56 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2708 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 11 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Fejér it is number 141 of 144 cities; the regional median is 19.5 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Igar, 6 km away (4.9 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Mezőszilas, 4 km away (12 °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 Pusztaegres
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 7 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| 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 Pusztaegres water hard or soft?
It is hard: 127 mg/L as CaCO₃ (7.4 gpg, 7.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Pusztaegres 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 Pusztaegres water?
7.4 gpg, equal to 7.1 °dH, 12.7 °fH or 127 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Pusztaegres?
For 127 mg/L (7.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Pusztaegres?
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