Water hardness in Szentes
7.2 °dH hard
Tap water in Szentes is hard: 7.2 °dH (128 mg/L · 7.5 gpg · 12.8 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Szentes is supplied from groundwater; Szeged's own supply was built on deep artesian wells, and the exact wells for this town are not confirmed here. Deep wells in the sediments of the Great Plain tend to give softer water than the limestone areas; the 2024 national report lists Szentes at 128.1 mg/L CaCO₃ (hard). Some limescale is likely in kettles and showers, but it builds up slowly.
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 | 7.2 °dH |
|---|
How Szentes compares
- Tap water in Szentes is 55 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2704 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 11 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Csongrád-Csanád it is number 45 of 66 cities; the regional median is 10.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Lapistó, 1 km away (3.5 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Szegvár, 8 km away (12.5 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Szentes
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 7 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| 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 Szentes water hard or soft?
It is hard: 128 mg/L as CaCO₃ (7.5 gpg, 7.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Szentes 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 Szentes water?
7.5 gpg, equal to 7.2 °dH, 12.8 °fH or 128 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Szentes?
For 128 mg/L (7.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Szentes?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
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