Water hardness in Liběšovice
1.42 mmol/L hard
Tap water in Liběšovice is hard: 1.42 mmol/L (142 mg/L · 8.3 gpg · 8 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
SčVK reports 142.1 mg/L CaCO₃ for Liběšovice in the Ústí region, which is hard. Parts of this region draw on sedimentary rock that adds calcium and magnesium, but the utility page does not name this village's source. Scale on heating elements and shower screens is likely, so regular descaling helps.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 1.42 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 39 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 10.4 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Liběšovice compares
- Tap water in Liběšovice is 18 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 504 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 66 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Ústecký kraj it is number 287 of 631 cities; the regional median is 1.31 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Čejkovice, 9 km away (0.83 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Měcholupy, 4 km away (4.71 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 Liběšovice
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 8 °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 Liběšovice water hard or soft?
It is hard: 142 mg/L as CaCO₃ (8.3 gpg, 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 Liběšovice 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 Liběšovice water?
8.3 gpg, equal to 8 °dH, 14.2 °fH or 142 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Liběšovice?
For 142 mg/L (8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Liběšovice?
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