Water hardness in Sarkadkeresztúr
5.2 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Sarkadkeresztúr is moderately hard: 5.2 °dH (92 mg/L · 5.4 gpg · 9.2 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Sarkadkeresztúr in Békés county is reported at 92.2 mg/L as CaCO₃ in the NNGYK 2024 data, which is moderate. This is well below most other Hungarian settlements in the dataset. The record does not state the water source. Limescale is present but mild, and a softener is usually not needed.
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 | 5.2 °dH |
|---|
How Sarkadkeresztúr compares
- Tap water in Sarkadkeresztúr is 68 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2836 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 6 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Békés it is number 20 of 75 cities; the regional median is 5.2 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Geszt, 18 km away (2 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Körösnagyharsány, 30 km away (7 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Sarkadkeresztúr
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 5 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
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 Sarkadkeresztúr water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 92 mg/L as CaCO₃ (5.4 gpg, 5.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Sarkadkeresztúr 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 Sarkadkeresztúr water?
5.4 gpg, equal to 5.2 °dH, 9.2 °fH or 92 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Sarkadkeresztúr?
For 92 mg/L (5.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Sarkadkeresztúr?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
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