Water hardness in Mladé
2.03 mmol/L very hard
Tap water in Mladé is very hard: 2.03 mmol/L (203 mg/L · 11.8 gpg · 11.4 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 122–283 mg/L.
Mladé in the Litoměřice district (Ústí Region) is served by SčVK, which reports a median of 202.7 mg/L CaCO₃ with a range of 122.1 to 283.3 mg/L. The wide range suggests the hardness changes between samples or supply points, so check the latest value on the utility's page. At this level limescale builds up on heating elements and taps, and a softener or descaling routine 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 | 2.03 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 66.5 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 8.68 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Mladé compares
- Tap water in Mladé is 69 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 359 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 76 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Ústecký kraj it is number 245 of 631 cities; the regional median is 1.31 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Srdov, 3 km away (1.51 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Horní Řepčice, 2 km away (4.5 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 Mladé
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H03 |
| Miele | 11 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S2 |
| 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 Mladé water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 203 mg/L as CaCO₃ (11.8 gpg, 11.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Mladé 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 Mladé water?
11.8 gpg, equal to 11.4 °dH, 20.3 °fH or 203 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Mladé?
For 203 mg/L (11.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Mladé?
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