Water hardness in Varbóc
21.2 °dH very hard
Tap water in Varbóc is very hard: 21.2 °dH (378 mg/L · 22.1 gpg · 37.8 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
NNGYK's 2024 drinking-water survey reports 378.4 mg/L CaCO₃ for Varbóc in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, which is very hard. We have not confirmed the source of the village supply, so treat this as the reported figure for the settlement. At this level, expect limescale on kettles, taps and heating elements.
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 | 21.2 °dH |
|---|
How Varbóc compares
- Tap water in Varbóc is 32 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 620 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 80 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén it is number 63 of 365 cities; the regional median is 16.4 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Imola, 9 km away (11.8 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Felsőtelekes, 8 km away (30 °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 Varbóc
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 21 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 5 |
| Beko | 6th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| LG | H4 |
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 Varbóc water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 378 mg/L as CaCO₃ (22.1 gpg, 21.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Varbóc 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 Varbóc water?
22.1 gpg, equal to 21.2 °dH, 37.8 °fH or 378 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Varbóc?
For 378 mg/L (21.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Varbóc?
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