Water hardness in Lipá
5.98 mmol/L very hard
Tap water in Lipá is very hard: 5.98 mmol/L (599 mg/L · 35 gpg · 33.5 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-23
Lipá, in the Litoměřice area of Ústecký kraj, has a reported hardness of 598.5 mg/L from SčVK. That is far above most Czech villages and is among the highest values in our data. We show it as published and have not independently confirmed it, so ask the utility if your own supply may differ. Scale will form very quickly, and a softener or regular descaling is advisable.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 5.98 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 183 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 34.3 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Lipá compares
- Tap water in Lipá is 398 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 8 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 100 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Ústecký kraj it is number 8 of 631 cities; the regional median is 1.31 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Mrsklesy, 0 km away (2.24 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 Lipá
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H07 |
| Miele | 34 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 7 |
| 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 Lipá water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 599 mg/L as CaCO₃ (35 gpg, 33.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Lipá 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 Lipá water?
35 gpg, equal to 33.5 °dH, 59.9 °fH or 599 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Lipá?
For 599 mg/L (33.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Lipá?
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