Water hardness in Malonice
0.33 mmol/L soft
Tap water in Malonice is soft: 0.33 mmol/L (33 mg/L · 1.9 gpg · 1.8 °dH).
Source: ČEVAK a.s. (Veolia), Moje obec – kvalita pitné vody (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Malonice in the Klatovy district (Plzeň Region) is supplied by ČEVAK, which publishes 33.0 mg/L CaCO₃ for the village in 2026. That is in the soft range. We have not verified which source feeds this specific village, so treat the figure as the utility's reported value. Soft water scales kettles and pipes little, so descaling is rarely a concern.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 0.33 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 9.2 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 2.5 |
| Utility | ČEVAK a.s. |
How Malonice compares
- Tap water in Malonice is 73 % softer than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 1478 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 2 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Plzeňský kraj it is number 69 of 75 cities; the regional median is 1.64 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Datelov, 12 km away (0.15 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Mlázovy, 4 km away (0.53 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 Malonice
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 2 °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 Malonice water hard or soft?
It is soft: 33 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.9 gpg, 1.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Malonice 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 Malonice water?
1.9 gpg, equal to 1.8 °dH, 3.3 °fH or 33 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Malonice?
For 33 mg/L (1.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Malonice?
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