Water hardness in Udvari
1.3 °dH soft
Tap water in Udvari is soft: 1.3 °dH (23 mg/L · 1.4 gpg · 2.3 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Udvari in Tolna county is reported at only 23.2 mg/L as CaCO₃ in the 2024 NNGYK data, which is soft. This is unusually low for Hungary, where many villages are far harder. The report does not state the source, so we do not offer a cause. Scale should be minimal, 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 | 1.3 °dH |
|---|
How Udvari compares
- Tap water in Udvari is 92 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 3040 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 0 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Tolna it is number 110 of 110 cities; the regional median is 17 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Gyönk, 5 km away (11.5 °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 Udvari
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 1 °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 Udvari water hard or soft?
It is soft: 23 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.4 gpg, 1.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Udvari 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 Udvari water?
1.4 gpg, equal to 1.3 °dH, 2.3 °fH or 23 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Udvari?
For 23 mg/L (1.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Udvari?
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