Water hardness in Nový Bor
0.93 mmol/L moderately hard
Tap water in Nový Bor is moderately hard: 0.93 mmol/L (93 mg/L · 5.4 gpg · 5.2 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 31–201 mg/L.
Nový Bor belongs to the Česká Lípa–Nový Bor supply system, which uses groundwater from the northern Bohemian Cretaceous basin and the Tlustecký block, with water from the Jizera river as a supplement. Reported hardness is 93.1 mg/L CaCO₃ within a range of 31.0 to 201.2 mg/L, so the value depends on which source feeds your street. At the median value scale builds up slowly.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 0.93 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 27 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 4.54 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Nový Bor compares
- Tap water in Nový Bor is 22 % softer than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 928 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 39 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Liberecký kraj it is number 177 of 273 cities; the regional median is 1.26 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Okrouhlá, 2 km away (0.55 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Svojkov, 5 km away (1.53 mmol/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Czechia →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Nový Bor
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 5 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
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 Nový Bor water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 93 mg/L as CaCO₃ (5.4 gpg, 5.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Nový Bor 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 Nový Bor water?
5.4 gpg, equal to 5.2 °dH, 9.3 °fH or 93 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Nový Bor?
For 93 mg/L (5.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Nový Bor?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
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