Water hardness in Čekanice
1.03 mmol/L moderately hard
Tap water in Čekanice is moderately hard: 1.03 mmol/L (103 mg/L · 6 gpg · 5.8 °dH).
Source: ČEVAK a.s. (Veolia), Moje obec – kvalita pitné vody (2025) · data checked 2026-10-21
Čekanice, near Strakonice, is supplied by ČEVAK at 103.1 mg/L as CaCO₃, a moderate figure dated 2025. The utility gives one value and no range. Moderate water leaves some scale over time, mostly on kettles and shower screens. Occasional descaling is usually enough.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 1.03 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 20 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 13 |
| Utility | ČEVAK a.s. |
How Čekanice compares
- Tap water in Čekanice is 14 % softer than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 857 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 43 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Jihočeský kraj it is number 306 of 505 cities; the regional median is 1.2 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Tažovice, 18 km away (0.65 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Chrášťovice, 5 km away (1.96 mmol/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Czechia →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Čekanice
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 6 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
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 Čekanice water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 103 mg/L as CaCO₃ (6 gpg, 5.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Čekanice 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 Čekanice water?
6 gpg, equal to 5.8 °dH, 10.3 °fH or 103 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Čekanice?
For 103 mg/L (5.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Čekanice?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: ČEVAK a.s. (Veolia), Moje obec – kvalita pitné vody (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. ČEVAK a.s. (Veolia), Moje obec – kvalita pitné vody · Outdated figure? Tell us