Water hardness in Vysoká Lípa
0.23 mmol/L soft
Tap water in Vysoká Lípa is soft: 0.23 mmol/L (23 mg/L · 1.3 gpg · 1.3 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 22–24 mg/L.
SčVK reports 23.0 mg/L CaCO₃ for Vysoká Lípa in the Ústí Region, with a range of 22.0 to 24.0 mg/L. That is soft water. The village lies in the sandstone uplands of the Czech Switzerland area, where rock and soils release little calcium and magnesium, though the utility does not name the source. Little limescale is expected, and detergent doses can be kept low.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 0.23 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 5.5 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 2 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Vysoká Lípa compares
- Tap water in Vysoká Lípa is 81 % softer than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 1510 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 0 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Ústecký kraj it is number 629 of 631 cities; the regional median is 1.31 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Všemily, 3 km away (0.37 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 Vysoká Lípa
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 1 °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 Vysoká Lípa water hard or soft?
It is soft: 23 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.3 gpg, 1.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Vysoká Lípa 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 Vysoká Lípa water?
1.3 gpg, equal to 1.3 °dH, 2.3 °fH or 23 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Vysoká Lípa?
For 23 mg/L (1.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Vysoká Lípa?
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