Water hardness in Neštědice
3.03 mmol/L very hard
Tap water in Neštědice is very hard: 3.03 mmol/L (303 mg/L · 17.7 gpg · 17 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
SčVK reports 303.3 mg/L CaCO₃ for Neštědice in Ústí Region, which is very hard water. The utility page gives one value and does not name the source. Limescale will be heavy on kettles, boilers and shower heads, and regular descaling is needed.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 3.03 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 73 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 29.3 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Neštědice compares
- Tap water in Neštědice is 153 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 227 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 85 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Ústecký kraj it is number 194 of 631 cities; the regional median is 1.31 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Proboštov, 5 km away (1.81 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Prosetín, 5 km away (5.03 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 Neštědice
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 17 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| 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 Neštědice water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 303 mg/L as CaCO₃ (17.7 gpg, 17 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Neštědice 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 Neštědice water?
17.7 gpg, equal to 17 °dH, 30.3 °fH or 303 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Neštědice?
For 303 mg/L (17 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Neštědice?
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