Water hardness in Szentbalázs
5.2 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Szentbalázs is moderately hard: 5.2 °dH (94 mg/L · 5.5 gpg · 9.4 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Szentbalázs in Somogy County has a reported hardness of 93.7 mg/L CaCO₃ in the 2024 NNGYK dataset, which is moderate. That is much lower than many Somogy villages in the same data. The source does not name the supply, so we make no claim about the reason.
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 | 5.2 °dH |
|---|
How Szentbalázs compares
- Tap water in Szentbalázs is 67 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2823 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 7 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Somogy it is number 239 of 240 cities; the regional median is 19.1 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Szakály, 44 km away (2.1 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Sántos, 3 km away (19.8 °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 Szentbalázs
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 5 °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 Szentbalázs water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 94 mg/L as CaCO₃ (5.5 gpg, 5.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Szentbalázs 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 Szentbalázs water?
5.5 gpg, equal to 5.2 °dH, 9.4 °fH or 94 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Szentbalázs?
For 94 mg/L (5.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Szentbalázs?
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