Water hardness in Sikátor
18.7 °dH very hard
Tap water in Sikátor is very hard: 18.7 °dH (334 mg/L · 19.5 gpg · 33.4 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Sikátor in Győr-Moson-Sopron county has a reported hardness of 333.8 mg/L CaCO₃, which is very hard. The 2024 NNGYK list gives the value but not the source of the water. Limescale on taps, glass and heating elements is likely.
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 | 18.7 °dH |
|---|
How Sikátor compares
- Tap water in Sikátor is 16 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 1044 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 65 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Győr-Moson-Sopron it is number 50 of 180 cities; the regional median is 15.3 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Gyömöre, 22 km away (12.8 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Bakonybánk, 5 km away (24 °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 Sikátor
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 19 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| LG | H3 |
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 Sikátor water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 334 mg/L as CaCO₃ (19.5 gpg, 18.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Sikátor 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 Sikátor water?
19.5 gpg, equal to 18.7 °dH, 33.4 °fH or 334 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Sikátor?
For 334 mg/L (18.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Sikátor?
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