Water hardness in Rádóckölked
7.9 °dH hard
Tap water in Rádóckölked is hard: 7.9 °dH (141 mg/L · 8.2 gpg · 14.1 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Rádóckölked in Vas county is reported at 141.0 mg/L CaCO3 in the NNGYK 2024 report, a hard reading. The published record does not name the water source. Some scale will collect 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 | 7.9 °dH |
|---|
How Rádóckölked compares
- Tap water in Rádóckölked is 51 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2651 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 13 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Vas it is number 172 of 208 cities; the regional median is 15.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Katafa, 11 km away (3.4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Magyarszecsőd, 6 km away (10.6 °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 Rádóckölked
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 8 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| 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 Rádóckölked water hard or soft?
It is hard: 141 mg/L as CaCO₃ (8.2 gpg, 7.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Rádóckölked 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 Rádóckölked water?
8.2 gpg, equal to 7.9 °dH, 14.1 °fH or 141 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Rádóckölked?
For 141 mg/L (7.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Rádóckölked?
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