Water hardness in Szakáld
6.2 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Szakáld is moderately hard: 6.2 °dH (112 mg/L · 6.5 gpg · 11.2 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Szakáld in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county has a reported hardness of 111.5 mg/L CaCO₃, in the moderate band. The value is from the 2024 NNGYK list, which does not name the local source. Scale builds up slowly, but it can still appear on kettles.
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 | 6.2 °dH |
|---|
How Szakáld compares
- Tap water in Szakáld is 61 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2757 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 10 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén it is number 350 of 365 cities; the regional median is 16.4 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Nagymajor, 34 km away (3.6 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Hejőkeresztúr, 3 km away (9 °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 Szakáld
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 6 °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 Szakáld water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 112 mg/L as CaCO₃ (6.5 gpg, 6.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Szakáld 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 Szakáld water?
6.5 gpg, equal to 6.2 °dH, 11.2 °fH or 112 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Szakáld?
For 112 mg/L (6.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Szakáld?
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