Water hardness in Skalka
2.4 mmol/L very hard
Tap water in Skalka is very hard: 2.4 mmol/L (241 mg/L · 14.1 gpg · 13.5 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 230–251 mg/L.
SčVK reports a median of 240.7 mg/L hardness as CaCO₃ for Skalka in the Liberec region, with a range of 230.2 to 251.2 mg/L. That is very hard water. The utility page does not state the source, so the cause is not confirmed. Kettles, showers and dishwashers will collect scale, so descale them on a regular schedule.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 2.4 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 85.5 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 6.37 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Skalka compares
- Tap water in Skalka is 100 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 294 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 81 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Liberecký kraj it is number 56 of 273 cities; the regional median is 1.26 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Domašice, 3 km away (1.73 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Rašovice, 2 km away (3.5 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 Skalka
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 13 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 4th |
| 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 Skalka water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 241 mg/L as CaCO₃ (14.1 gpg, 13.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Skalka 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 Skalka water?
14.1 gpg, equal to 13.5 °dH, 24.1 °fH or 241 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Skalka?
For 241 mg/L (13.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Skalka?
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