Water hardness in Bělá
2.92 mmol/L very hard
Tap water in Bělá is very hard: 2.92 mmol/L (292 mg/L · 17.1 gpg · 16.4 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Bělá in the Liberecký kraj is supplied by Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace (SčVK), which publishes a hardness of 292.3 mg/L as CaCO₃ for the village. That is very hard water. The data we hold do not name the individual source, so treat the cause as regional and check the utility's page for the supply that serves your street. Expect fast limescale in kettles and on heating elements.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 2.92 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 107 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 6.2 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Bělá compares
- Tap water in Bělá is 143 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 241 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 84 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Liberecký kraj it is number 31 of 273 cities; the regional median is 1.26 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Rakousy, 3 km away (0.63 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Všeň, 7 km away (3.73 mmol/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Czechia →
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 Bělá
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 16 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H3 |
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 Bělá water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 292 mg/L as CaCO₃ (17.1 gpg, 16.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Bělá safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
How many grains per gallon is Bělá water?
17.1 gpg, equal to 16.4 °dH, 29.2 °fH or 292 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Bělá?
For 292 mg/L (16.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Bělá?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) · Outdated figure? Tell us