Water hardness in Zics
26.8 °dH very hard
Tap water in Zics is very hard: 26.8 °dH (478 mg/L · 27.9 gpg · 47.8 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Zics, in Somogy county, is reported at 478.3 mg/L as CaCO₃ in the 2024 NNGYK data, among the harder values in this batch. We could not verify the village's supply source. Scale deposits on heating elements and fixtures will build up quickly, so a softener is worth weighing.
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 | 26.8 °dH |
|---|
How Zics compares
- Tap water in Zics is 66 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 101 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 96 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Somogy it is number 5 of 240 cities; the regional median is 19.1 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Sérsekszőlős, 10 km away (21.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Fácánkert, 64 km away (34.8 °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 Zics
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 27 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 6 |
| Beko | 6th |
| Hoover | S4 |
| 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 Zics water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 478 mg/L as CaCO₃ (27.9 gpg, 26.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Zics 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 Zics water?
27.9 gpg, equal to 26.8 °dH, 47.8 °fH or 478 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Zics?
For 478 mg/L (26.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Zics?
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