Water hardness in Litoměřice
3.4 mmol/L very hard
Tap water in Litoměřice is very hard: 3.4 mmol/L (340 mg/L · 19.9 gpg · 19.1 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 118–480 mg/L.
Litoměřice is supplied mainly from groundwater wells, with most of the town served by a mix from the Malešov and Vrutice sources according to a 2013 report. Reported hardness is 340.3 mg/L CaCO₃ within a range of 118.1 to 480.4 mg/L, which is very hard. Heavy scale on kettles, heating elements and shower screens is to be expected, and a softener or scale inhibitor is worth considering.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 3.4 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 115 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 14.3 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Litoměřice compares
- Tap water in Litoměřice is 183 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 185 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 88 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Ústecký kraj it is number 175 of 631 cities; the regional median is 1.31 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Miřejovice, 3 km away (2.07 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Mlékojedy, 1 km away (4.63 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 Litoměřice
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 19 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 5 |
| Beko | 5th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| 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 Litoměřice water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 340 mg/L as CaCO₃ (19.9 gpg, 19.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Litoměřice 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 Litoměřice water?
19.9 gpg, equal to 19.1 °dH, 34 °fH or 340 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Litoměřice?
For 340 mg/L (19.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Litoměřice?
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