Water hardness in Česká Lípa
1.23 mmol/L hard
Tap water in Česká Lípa is hard: 1.23 mmol/L (124 mg/L · 7.2 gpg · 6.9 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 118–146 mg/L.
Česká Lípa is supplied from the Česká Lípa–Nový Bor system, which relies on groundwater from the Cretaceous basin of northern Bohemia and supplements it with water taken from the Jizera river. Reported hardness is 123.6 mg/L CaCO₃ within a range of 118.1 to 146.1 mg/L, which is hard. Limescale on kettles and shower screens will be visible, so descaling is a routine job.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 1.23 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 42.5 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 4.13 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Česká Lípa compares
- Tap water in Česká Lípa is close to the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 588 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 61 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Liberecký kraj it is number 140 of 273 cities; the regional median is 1.26 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Lasvice, 7 km away (0.8 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Zákupy, 8 km away (1.75 mmol/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Czechia →
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 Česká Lípa
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 7 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| 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 Česká Lípa water hard or soft?
It is hard: 124 mg/L as CaCO₃ (7.2 gpg, 6.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Česká Lípa 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 Česká Lípa water?
7.2 gpg, equal to 6.9 °dH, 12.4 °fH or 124 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Česká Lípa?
For 124 mg/L (6.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Česká Lípa?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
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