Water hardness in Strážiště
5.38 mmol/L very hard
Tap water in Strážiště is very hard: 5.38 mmol/L (539 mg/L · 31.5 gpg · 30.2 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-23
Strážiště is supplied by SčVK in the Ústí Region and the published hardness is 538.5 mg/L, among the highest in this dataset. The Litoměřice area lies partly on Cretaceous sediments and volcanic rock, which can raise mineral content, but the utility does not state the source for this village. Limescale will be heavy, and a softener or scale-control device is worth considering.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 5.38 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 182 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 20.3 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Strážiště compares
- Tap water in Strážiště is 348 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 17 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 99 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Ústecký kraj it is number 17 of 631 cities; the regional median is 1.31 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Drahobuz, 2 km away (3.59 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 Strážiště
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 30 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 7 |
| Beko | 6th |
| Hoover | S4 |
| LG | H4 |
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 Strážiště water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 539 mg/L as CaCO₃ (31.5 gpg, 30.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Strážiště 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 Strážiště water?
31.5 gpg, equal to 30.2 °dH, 53.9 °fH or 539 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Strážiště?
For 539 mg/L (30.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Strážiště?
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