Water hardness in Drchlava
2.87 mmol/L very hard
Tap water in Drchlava is very hard: 2.87 mmol/L (287 mg/L · 16.8 gpg · 16.1 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Drchlava in Liberecký kraj is supplied by SčVK, which publishes a hardness of 287.3 mg/L as CaCO₃. That is very hard, but inside the 2–3.5 mmol/L (about 200–350 mg/L) range recommended for Czech drinking water. The page does not name the source water, so we give no geological reason. Expect heavy limescale 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 | 2.87 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 99 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 9.54 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Drchlava compares
- Tap water in Drchlava is 139 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 243 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 84 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Liberecký kraj it is number 32 of 273 cities; the regional median is 1.26 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Dřevčice, 2 km away (1.93 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Pavlovice, 2 km away (4.25 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 Drchlava
| 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 Drchlava water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 287 mg/L as CaCO₃ (16.8 gpg, 16.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Drchlava 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 Drchlava water?
16.8 gpg, equal to 16.1 °dH, 28.7 °fH or 287 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Drchlava?
For 287 mg/L (16.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Drchlava?
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