Water hardness in Tolnanémedi
3.1 °dH soft
Tap water in Tolnanémedi is soft: 3.1 °dH (55 mg/L · 3.2 gpg · 5.5 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Tolnanémedi, in Tolna county, is reported at 55.0 mg/L CaCO₃ in the 2024 NNGYK data, which is soft and the lowest value in this batch. The published entry does not name the source, so we do not explain the low figure. Scale problems should be minor, and a softener is unlikely to be 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 | 3.1 °dH |
|---|
How Tolnanémedi compares
- Tap water in Tolnanémedi is 81 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2996 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 2 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Tolna it is number 103 of 110 cities; the regional median is 17 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Vámszőlőhegy, 4 km away (2.4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Pincehely, 5 km away (4 °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 Tolnanémedi
| 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 Tolnanémedi water hard or soft?
It is soft: 55 mg/L as CaCO₃ (3.2 gpg, 3.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Tolnanémedi 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 Tolnanémedi water?
3.2 gpg, equal to 3.1 °dH, 5.5 °fH or 55 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Tolnanémedi?
For 55 mg/L (3.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Tolnanémedi?
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