Water hardness in Sárszentlőrinc
1.5 °dH soft
Tap water in Sárszentlőrinc is soft: 1.5 °dH (27 mg/L · 1.6 gpg · 2.7 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Sárszentlőrinc in Tolna county is listed at 26.8 mg/L as CaCO₃ in the 2024 NNGYK report, a soft reading and far below the very hard values common in nearby Hungarian villages. We have not verified the supply source behind this figure. Scale is minimal at this level, so a softener is not normally 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 | 1.5 °dH |
|---|
How Sárszentlőrinc compares
- Tap water in Sárszentlőrinc is 91 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 3036 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 1 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Tolna it is number 109 of 110 cities; the regional median is 17 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Abony, 124 km away (1.2 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Felsőrácegres, 1 km away (10.8 °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 Sárszentlőrinc
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 2 °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 Sárszentlőrinc water hard or soft?
It is soft: 27 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.6 gpg, 1.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Sárszentlőrinc 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 Sárszentlőrinc water?
1.6 gpg, equal to 1.5 °dH, 2.7 °fH or 27 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Sárszentlőrinc?
For 27 mg/L (1.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Sárszentlőrinc?
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