Water hardness in Prácheň
0.36 mmol/L soft
Tap water in Prácheň is soft: 0.36 mmol/L (36 mg/L · 2.1 gpg · 2 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Prácheň is supplied through the network of Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace (SčVK), which draws on reservoirs and groundwater across northern Bohemia; the exact source for Prácheň is not confirmed here. The reported value is 36.0 mg/L CaCO₃, in the soft band. Limescale is rarely a problem, and detergent dosing can often be reduced.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 0.36 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 9 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 2.73 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Prácheň compares
- Tap water in Prácheň is 70 % softer than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 1466 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 3 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Liberecký kraj it is number 261 of 273 cities; the regional median is 1.26 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Jetřichovice, 12 km away (0.27 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Kamenický Šenov, 2 km away (0.47 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 Prácheň
| 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 Prácheň water hard or soft?
It is soft: 36 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.1 gpg, 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 Prácheň 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 Prácheň water?
2.1 gpg, equal to 2 °dH, 3.6 °fH or 36 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Prácheň?
For 36 mg/L (2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Prácheň?
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