Water hardness in Vasalja
8.9 °dH hard
Tap water in Vasalja is hard: 8.9 °dH (158 mg/L · 9.2 gpg · 15.8 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
The 2024 NNGYK report gives 158.0 mg/L as CaCO₃ for Vasalja in Vas County, which counts as hard. Hungarian tap water is mostly drawn from groundwater, so hardness varies from village to village. At this level scale forms slowly, but a descaling routine for kettles is still worthwhile.
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 | 8.9 °dH |
|---|
How Vasalja compares
- Tap water in Vasalja is 45 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 2583 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 15 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Vas it is number 159 of 208 cities; the regional median is 15.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Halogy, 6 km away (3.4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Pinkamindszent, 4 km away (11.2 °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 Vasalja
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 9 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| 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 Vasalja water hard or soft?
It is hard: 158 mg/L as CaCO₃ (9.2 gpg, 8.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Vasalja 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 Vasalja water?
9.2 gpg, equal to 8.9 °dH, 15.8 °fH or 158 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Vasalja?
For 158 mg/L (8.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Vasalja?
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