Water hardness in Tiszaderzs
3 °dH soft
Tap water in Tiszaderzs is soft: 3 °dH (54 mg/L · 3.2 gpg · 5.4 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Tiszaderzs in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county is reported at 54.4 mg/L as CaCO₃ (NNGYK, 2024), which counts as soft. The report does not give the source of the water. At this level, limescale is minimal and a softener is not usually 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 | 3 °dH |
|---|
How Tiszaderzs compares
- Tap water in Tiszaderzs is 81 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2997 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 2 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok it is number 81 of 92 cities; the regional median is 6.3 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Besenyszög, 38 km away (1.1 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Tiszaszentimre, 7 km away (6 °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 Tiszaderzs
| 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 Tiszaderzs water hard or soft?
It is soft: 54 mg/L as CaCO₃ (3.2 gpg, 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 Tiszaderzs 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 Tiszaderzs water?
3.2 gpg, equal to 3 °dH, 5.4 °fH or 54 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Tiszaderzs?
For 54 mg/L (3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Tiszaderzs?
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