Water hardness in Somogysámson
26.4 °dH very hard
Tap water in Somogysámson is very hard: 26.4 °dH (471 mg/L · 27.5 gpg · 47.1 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Somogysámson, in Somogy county, is reported at 471.2 mg/L as CaCO3 in the NNGYK 2024 drinking-water data. That is very hard and high even for Hungary. We have not verified the source, so we cannot say why. Heated appliances will scale up quickly.
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 | 26.4 °dH |
|---|
How Somogysámson compares
- Tap water in Somogysámson is 64 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 120 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 96 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Somogy it is number 16 of 240 cities; the regional median is 19.1 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Gadány, 11 km away (12.8 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Fácánkert, 111 km away (34.8 °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 Somogysámson
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 26 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 6 |
| Beko | 6th |
| Hoover | S4 |
| LG | H4 |
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 Somogysámson water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 471 mg/L as CaCO₃ (27.5 gpg, 26.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Somogysámson 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 Somogysámson water?
27.5 gpg, equal to 26.4 °dH, 47.1 °fH or 471 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Somogysámson?
For 471 mg/L (26.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Somogysámson?
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