Water hardness in Szentantalfa
30.6 °dH very hard
Tap water in Szentantalfa is very hard: 30.6 °dH (546 mg/L · 31.9 gpg · 54.6 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-29
The 2024 NNGYK figure for Szentantalfa in Veszprém county is 546.1 mg/L as CaCO₃, among the highest values in this batch and very hard. We have not confirmed the geology or source behind it, and the number is high enough that a recheck against the utility's own results is sensible. Scale will build quickly in kettles and water heaters.
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 | 30.6 °dH |
|---|
How Szentantalfa compares
- Tap water in Szentantalfa is 90 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 21 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 99 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Veszprém it is number 9 of 189 cities; the regional median is 21 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Balatonszepezd, 6 km away (22.3 °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 Szentantalfa
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H07 |
| Miele | 31 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 7 |
| 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 Szentantalfa water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 546 mg/L as CaCO₃ (31.9 gpg, 30.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Szentantalfa 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 Szentantalfa water?
31.9 gpg, equal to 30.6 °dH, 54.6 °fH or 546 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Szentantalfa?
For 546 mg/L (30.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Szentantalfa?
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