Water hardness in Regöly
3.4 °dH soft
Tap water in Regöly is soft: 3.4 °dH (60 mg/L · 3.5 gpg · 6 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Regöly, in Tolna county, is reported at 59.8 mg/L CaCO₃ in the 2024 NNGYK data, which is soft. That is far below most Hungarian villages in this dataset. The file does not explain why or name the source. Scale will be light, and detergent doses can be kept low.
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 | 3.4 °dH |
|---|
How Regöly compares
- Tap water in Regöly is 79 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2965 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 3 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Tolna it is number 101 of 110 cities; the regional median is 17 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Szárazd, 3 km away (1.9 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Diósberény, 7 km away (14 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Little or no limescale in kettles, water heaters or washing machines.
- Soap lathers easily; water does not dry skin or hair.
- Dishwasher: salt setting at minimum or off.
- No softener needed; a jug filter only changes taste.
How much salt will you use for softening?
No. Water this soft does not need softening.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 6 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Regöly
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 3 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 1 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S0 |
| LG | H0 |
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 Regöly water hard or soft?
It is soft: 60 mg/L as CaCO₃ (3.5 gpg, 3.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Regöly 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 Regöly water?
3.5 gpg, equal to 3.4 °dH, 6 °fH or 60 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Regöly?
For 60 mg/L (3.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Regöly?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
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