Water hardness in Malá Víska
0.54 mmol/L soft
Tap water in Malá Víska is soft: 0.54 mmol/L (54 mg/L · 3.2 gpg · 3 °dH).
Source: ČEVAK a.s. (Veolia), Moje obec – kvalita pitné vody (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Malá Víska, in the Plzeň region, has soft water at 54.0 mg/L as CaCO₃, according to ČEVAK. Soft supplies like this are common in parts of the Czech Republic where the source water has had little contact with limestone, though the utility does not name the source here. Scale build-up should be mild. Detergent can be dosed on the lower side of the pack guidance.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 0.54 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 13.6 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 4.8 |
| Utility | ČEVAK a.s. |
How Malá Víska compares
- Tap water in Malá Víska is 55 % softer than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 1381 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 9 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Plzeňský kraj it is number 65 of 75 cities; the regional median is 1.64 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Malonice, 9 km away (0.33 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Neznašovy, 3 km away (1.25 mmol/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Czechia →
What it means at home
- Little or no limescale in kettles, water heaters or washing machines.
- Soap lathers easily; water does not dry skin or hair.
- Dishwasher: salt setting at minimum or off.
- No softener needed; a jug filter only changes taste.
How much salt will you use for softening?
No. Water this soft does not need softening.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 6 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Malá Víska
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 3 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 1 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S0 |
| LG | H0 |
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 Malá Víska water hard or soft?
It is soft: 54 mg/L as CaCO₃ (3.2 gpg, 3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Malá Víska 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 Malá Víska water?
3.2 gpg, equal to 3 °dH, 5.4 °fH or 54 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Malá Víska?
For 54 mg/L (3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Malá Víska?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: ČEVAK a.s. (Veolia), Moje obec – kvalita pitné vody (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. ČEVAK a.s. (Veolia), Moje obec – kvalita pitné vody · Outdated figure? Tell us