Water hardness in Szeged
10.3 °dH very hard
Tap water in Szeged is very hard: 10.3 °dH (184 mg/L · 10.7 gpg · 18.4 °fH).
Source: Szegedi Vízmű Zrt., 2019. évben a fogyasztóknál vett ivóvízminták főbb jellemzőinek átlagértéke (2019) · data checked 2026-10-21
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
The figure for Szeged, about 184 mg/L CaCO₃, is the 2019 average of consumer tap samples published by Szegedi Vízmű (103 mg/L CaO). It is stale: we found no newer edition, so today's value may differ. Check with the utility if you are sizing a softener.
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 | 10.3 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Szegedi Vízmű Zrt. |
How Szeged compares
- Tap water in Szeged is 36 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2441 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 20 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Csongrád-Csanád it is number 35 of 66 cities; the regional median is 10.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Ferencszállás, 16 km away (8 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Újszentiván, 8 km away (12.9 °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 Szeged
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 10 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| 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 Szeged water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 184 mg/L as CaCO₃ (10.7 gpg, 10.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Szeged 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 Szeged water?
10.7 gpg, equal to 10.3 °dH, 18.4 °fH or 184 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Szeged?
For 184 mg/L (10.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Szeged?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Szegedi Vízmű Zrt., 2019. évben a fogyasztóknál vett ivóvízminták főbb jellemzőinek átlagértéke (2019). Method: older figure, source currently unavailable. Szegedi Vízmű Zrt., 2019. évben a fogyasztóknál vett ivóvízminták főbb jellemzőinek átlagértéke · Outdated figure? Tell us