Water hardness in Ura
7.1 °dH hard
Tap water in Ura is hard: 7.1 °dH (128 mg/L · 7.5 gpg · 12.8 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Ura is in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, where public supply relies entirely on groundwater, mainly Lower Pleistocene layered aquifers. Sandy sediments of the Nyírség and Szatmár plain supply the dissolved minerals; for Ura the 2024 national report gives 127.6 mg/L CaCO₃ (hard). Scale is noticeable over months rather than weeks, and a softener is rarely essential.
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 | 7.1 °dH |
|---|
How Ura compares
- Tap water in Ura is 56 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2705 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 11 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg it is number 234 of 239 cities; the regional median is 14.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Tiborszállás, 15 km away (4.9 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Csenger, 6 km away (10.9 °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 Ura
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 7 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| 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 Ura water hard or soft?
It is hard: 128 mg/L as CaCO₃ (7.5 gpg, 7.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Ura 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 Ura water?
7.5 gpg, equal to 7.1 °dH, 12.8 °fH or 128 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Ura?
For 128 mg/L (7.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Ura?
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