Water hardness in Sárospatak
11.9 °dH very hard
Tap water in Sárospatak is very hard: 11.9 °dH (212 mg/L · 12.4 gpg · 21.2 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
In the northern hills, supply is drawn from karst springs and wells in limestone and volcanic rock; the exact source for Sárospatak is not confirmed here. Limestone-fed karst water is the hardest in the area, while water from volcanic rock is softer; the 2024 national report puts Sárospatak at 212.4 mg/L CaCO₃, a very hard reading. Appliances that heat water will collect scale, so periodic descaling pays off.
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 | 11.9 °dH |
|---|
How Sárospatak compares
- Tap water in Sárospatak is 26 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2242 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 26 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén it is number 308 of 365 cities; the regional median is 16.4 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Háromhuta, 12 km away (4.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Sátoraljaújhely, 10 km away (17.1 °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 Sárospatak
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H03 |
| Miele | 12 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S2 |
| 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 Sárospatak water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 212 mg/L as CaCO₃ (12.4 gpg, 11.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Sárospatak 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 Sárospatak water?
12.4 gpg, equal to 11.9 °dH, 21.2 °fH or 212 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Sárospatak?
For 212 mg/L (11.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Sárospatak?
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