Water hardness in Tófej
7.9 °dH hard
Tap water in Tófej is hard: 7.9 °dH (141 mg/L · 8.2 gpg · 14.1 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Tófej, in Zala county, is listed at 141.0 mg/L as CaCO₃ in the 2024 NNGYK report, which is hard. This is the lowest hard-category value among the villages in this batch. Some scale is normal on kettles, but it builds more slowly than at the very hard values reported elsewhere in this batch.
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 | 7.9 °dH |
|---|
How Tófej compares
- Tap water in Tófej is 51 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2651 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 13 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Zala it is number 60 of 71 cities; the regional median is 11.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Bak, 7 km away (6.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Szentkozmadombja, 3 km away (14.1 °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 Tófej
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 8 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| 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 Tófej water hard or soft?
It is hard: 141 mg/L as CaCO₃ (8.2 gpg, 7.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Tófej 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 Tófej water?
8.2 gpg, equal to 7.9 °dH, 14.1 °fH or 141 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Tófej?
For 141 mg/L (7.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Tófej?
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