Water hardness in Dobříčany
4.77 mmol/L very hard
Tap water in Dobříčany is very hard: 4.77 mmol/L (477 mg/L · 27.9 gpg · 26.7 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 466–508 mg/L.
Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace (SčVK) reports a median of 477.4 mg/L CaCO₃ for Dobříčany in Ústí Region, with values between 466.4 and 507.5 mg/L. That is very hard water. The utility page does not name the source for this village, so we say nothing about it. Expect heavy scale in kettles and boilers, and consider a softener for the hot-water circuit.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 4.77 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 124 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 40.8 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Dobříčany compares
- Tap water in Dobříčany is 298 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 56 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 96 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Ústecký kraj it is number 56 of 631 cities; the regional median is 1.31 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Veletice, 2 km away (2.85 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Lipá, 32 km away (5.98 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 Dobříčany
| 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 Dobříčany water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 477 mg/L as CaCO₃ (27.9 gpg, 26.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Dobříčany 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 Dobříčany water?
27.9 gpg, equal to 26.7 °dH, 47.7 °fH or 477 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Dobříčany?
For 477 mg/L (26.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Dobříčany?
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