Water hardness in Záborčí
1.44 mmol/L hard
Tap water in Záborčí is hard: 1.44 mmol/L (144 mg/L · 8.4 gpg · 8.1 °dH).
Source: SčVK, Moje obec – kvalita vody (aktuální hodnoty) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 72–216 mg/L.
Záborčí, in the Liberec Region, is supplied by SčVK. The median is 144 mg/L as CaCO₃, but readings range from 72 to 216 mg/L. The utility does not say why the value varies, so it may reflect more than one source or supply zone. Check the value for your street before sizing any treatment.
Czech suppliers report "Vápník a hořčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 2–3.5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 1.44 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 53 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 2.97 |
| Utility | Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. (SčVK) |
How Záborčí compares
- Tap water in Záborčí is 20 % harder than the median of the 1516 cities we track in Czechia (1.2 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 497 of 1516 in Czechia (1 = hardest); 67 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Liberecký kraj it is number 120 of 273 cities; the regional median is 1.26 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Borek, 1 km away (0.75 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Malá Skála, 2 km away (2.02 mmol/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Czechia →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Záborčí
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 8 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| 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 Záborčí water hard or soft?
It is hard: 144 mg/L as CaCO₃ (8.4 gpg, 8.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Záborčí 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 Záborčí water?
8.4 gpg, equal to 8.1 °dH, 14.4 °fH or 144 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Záborčí?
For 144 mg/L (8.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Záborčí?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
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