Water hardness in Nová Starost
0.38 mmol/L soft
Tap water in Nová Starost is soft: 0.38 mmol/L (38 mg/L · 2.2 gpg · 2.1 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
SčVK reports 38.0 mg/L CaCO₃ for Nová Starost in the Liberec Region, which is soft water. Soft supplies in northern Bohemia are common where water comes from granite or sandstone catchments, though the utility does not name the source here. Little limescale is expected.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 0.38 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 13 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 0.87 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Nová Starost compares
- Tap water in Nová Starost is 68 % softer than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 1459 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 4 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Liberecký kraj it is number 260 of 273 cities; the regional median is 1.26 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Kytlice, 21 km away (0.3 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Horní Sedlo, 4 km away (1.19 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 Nová Starost
| 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 Nová Starost water hard or soft?
It is soft: 38 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.2 gpg, 2.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Nová Starost 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 Nová Starost water?
2.2 gpg, equal to 2.1 °dH, 3.8 °fH or 38 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Nová Starost?
For 38 mg/L (2.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Nová Starost?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
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