Water hardness in Vállaj
0.9 °dH soft
Tap water in Vállaj is soft: 0.9 °dH (15 mg/L · 0.9 gpg · 1.5 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Vállaj in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county is reported at just 15.2 mg/L as CaCO₃ in the 2024 NNGYK data, which is soft. That is far below most Hungarian villages. The report does not state the source, so the reason is not given here. Scale is unlikely to be a problem, and softening is probably unnecessary.
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 | 0.9 °dH |
|---|
How Vállaj compares
- Tap water in Vállaj is 95 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 3047 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 0 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg it is number 238 of 239 cities; the regional median is 14.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Bagamér, 46 km away (0.5 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Terem, 6 km away (20.4 °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 Vállaj
| 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 Vállaj water hard or soft?
It is soft: 15 mg/L as CaCO₃ (0.9 gpg, 0.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Vállaj 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 Vállaj water?
0.9 gpg, equal to 0.9 °dH, 1.5 °fH or 15 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Vállaj?
For 15 mg/L (0.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Vállaj?
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