Water hardness in Březová
2.86 mmol/L very hard
Tap water in Březová is very hard: 2.86 mmol/L (286 mg/L · 16.7 gpg · 16 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
SčVK reports 286.3 mg/L for Březová in the Liberec region, which is very hard water. The utility page gives a single figure with no range. Scale will form quickly on heaters and fittings, so a softener or regular descaling is worth considering. Note that the page we used shares its identifier with the Budíkov entry, so the figure should be checked against the utility.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 2.86 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 108 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 3.96 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Březová compares
- Tap water in Březová is 138 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 244 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 84 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Liberecký kraj it is number 33 of 273 cities; the regional median is 1.26 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Malčice, 1 km away (1.75 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Chvalčovice, 4 km away (3.71 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 Březová
| 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 Březová water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 286 mg/L as CaCO₃ (16.7 gpg, 16 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Březová 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 Březová water?
16.7 gpg, equal to 16 °dH, 28.6 °fH or 286 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Březová?
For 286 mg/L (16 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Březová?
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