Water hardness in Kamenice
1.63 mmol/L hard
Tap water in Kamenice is hard: 1.63 mmol/L (163 mg/L · 9.5 gpg · 9.1 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
SčVK reports 163.1 mg/L as CaCO₃ for Kamenice, in the Česká Lípa district. The water is hard, and the page lists a single value with no range. Several Czech places share the name Kamenice, so make sure the entry matches your address. Limescale on kettles and taps is the usual consequence.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 1.63 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 59 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 3.57 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Kamenice compares
- Tap water in Kamenice is 36 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 447 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 70 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Liberecký kraj it is number 108 of 273 cities; the regional median is 1.26 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Pertoltice pod Ralskem, 3 km away (1.05 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Chlum, 15 km away (3.77 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 Kamenice
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 9 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| 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 Kamenice water hard or soft?
It is hard: 163 mg/L as CaCO₃ (9.5 gpg, 9.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Kamenice 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 Kamenice water?
9.5 gpg, equal to 9.1 °dH, 16.3 °fH or 163 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Kamenice?
For 163 mg/L (9.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Kamenice?
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