Water hardness in Polichno
0.5 mmol/L soft
Tap water in Polichno is soft: 0.5 mmol/L (50 mg/L · 2.9 gpg · 2.8 °dH).
Source: Stredoslovenská vodárenská prevádzková spoločnosť (StVPS) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-20
Slovak suppliers report "Vápnik a horčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 1.1–5 mmol/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 0.5 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Stredoslovenská vodárenská prevádzková spoločnosť (StVPS) |
How Polichno compares
- Tap water in Polichno is 74 % softer than the median of the 1113 cities we track in Slovakia (1.9 mmol/L).
- By hardness it ranks 1079 of 1113 in Slovakia (1 = hardest); 3 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Banská Bystrica Region it is number 314 of 327 cities; the regional median is 1 mmol/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Ozdín, 16 km away (0.3 mmol/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Tuhár, 3 km away (0.76 mmol/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Slovakia →
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 Polichno
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 3 °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 Polichno water hard or soft?
It is soft: 50 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.9 gpg, 2.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Polichno safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Slovak suppliers report "Vápnik a horčík" in mmol/L; the recommended range is 1.1–5 mmol/L.
How many grains per gallon is Polichno water?
2.9 gpg, equal to 2.8 °dH, 5 °fH or 50 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Polichno?
For 50 mg/L (2.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Polichno?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Stredoslovenská vodárenská prevádzková spoločnosť (StVPS) (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Stredoslovenská vodárenská prevádzková spoločnosť (StVPS) · Outdated figure? Tell us