Water hardness in Szikáncs
2.6 °dH soft
Tap water in Szikáncs is soft: 2.6 °dH (47 mg/L · 2.8 gpg · 4.7 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
The 2024 NNGYK survey reports 47.3 mg/L hardness (as CaCO₃) for Szikáncs in Csongrád-Csanád county, which is soft and far below most Hungarian villages in this batch. The source does not name the supply, so we cannot explain the low value. Scale is unlikely to be a problem, and a softener is probably not needed.
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 | 2.6 °dH |
|---|
How Szikáncs compares
- Tap water in Szikáncs is 84 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 3007 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 2 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Csongrád-Csanád it is number 59 of 66 cities; the regional median is 10.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Földeák, 6 km away (0.7 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Batida, 7 km away (10 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Little or no limescale in kettles, water heaters or washing machines.
- Soap lathers easily; water does not dry skin or hair.
- Dishwasher: salt setting at minimum or off.
- No softener needed; a jug filter only changes taste.
How much salt will you use for softening?
No. Water this soft does not need softening.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 6 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Szikáncs
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 3 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 1 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S0 |
| LG | H0 |
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 Szikáncs water hard or soft?
It is soft: 47 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.8 gpg, 2.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Szikáncs 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 Szikáncs water?
2.8 gpg, equal to 2.6 °dH, 4.7 °fH or 47 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Szikáncs?
For 47 mg/L (2.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Szikáncs?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
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