Water hardness in Vorklebice
3.12 mmol/L very hard
Tap water in Vorklebice is very hard: 3.12 mmol/L (312 mg/L · 18.2 gpg · 17.5 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
SčVK reports 312.3 mg/L CaCO₃ for Vorklebice in the Liberec region, which is very hard. The utility page does not say which source feeds the village, so the cause is not confirmed here. Limescale will build up quickly on heaters and taps, and a softener 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 | 3.12 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 119 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 3.67 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Vorklebice compares
- Tap water in Vorklebice is 160 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 213 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 86 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Liberecký kraj it is number 22 of 273 cities; the regional median is 1.26 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Kamení, 4 km away (2.03 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Pavlovice, 34 km away (4.25 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 Vorklebice
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 17 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| LG | H3 |
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 Vorklebice water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 312 mg/L as CaCO₃ (18.2 gpg, 17.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Vorklebice 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 Vorklebice water?
18.2 gpg, equal to 17.5 °dH, 31.2 °fH or 312 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Vorklebice?
For 312 mg/L (17.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Vorklebice?
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