Water hardness in Uszka
11.8 °dH very hard
Tap water in Uszka is very hard: 11.8 °dH (211 mg/L · 12.3 gpg · 21.1 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
NNGYK's 2024 report gives 210.6 mg/L as CaCO₃ for Uszka in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, which is very hard but at the lower end of that band. The report does not describe the source. Scale appears on kettles and taps, though more slowly than at 350 mg/L and above.
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 | 11.8 °dH |
|---|
How Uszka compares
- Tap water in Uszka is 27 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2253 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 26 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg it is number 187 of 239 cities; the regional median is 14.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Tiszabecs, 4 km away (7.6 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Hermánszeg, 25 km away (14.9 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Severe scale: heater elements and washing-machine heaters fail early.
- Detergent use is very high; taps and screens coat within days.
- Dishwasher at maximum salt setting.
- An ion-exchange softener is practically essential; RO for drinking water.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Yes. At this hardness a softener pays for itself through appliance life and detergent.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 1 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Uszka
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H03 |
| Miele | 12 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S2 |
| 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 Uszka water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 211 mg/L as CaCO₃ (12.3 gpg, 11.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Uszka 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 Uszka water?
12.3 gpg, equal to 11.8 °dH, 21.1 °fH or 211 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Uszka?
For 211 mg/L (11.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Uszka?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
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