Water hardness in Brăneşti
6.6 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Brăneşti is moderately hard: 6.6 °dH (117 mg/L · 6.8 gpg · 11.7 °fH).
Source: Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița, situația centralizată a parametrilor monitorizați, 2026-09 (2026-09) · data checked 2026-10-29
Range across supply zones: 102–132 mg/L.
Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița reports two September 2026 samplings for Brăneşti, 5.72 and 7.40 °dH, with 6.56 °dH as the median. The sampling points differ, so hardness varies within the town. This is a low result for the county's table. Occasional descaling of the kettle is usually enough.
Romanian operators report "duritate totală" in German degrees (grade germane); the minimum is 5 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 6.6 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița S.A. |
How Brăneşti compares
- Tap water in Brăneşti is 60 % softer than the median of the 115 cities we track in Romania (16.3 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 106 of 115 in Romania (1 = hardest); 8 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Dâmbovița it is number 20 of 21 cities; the regional median is 11 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Corbeanca, 69 km away (3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Târgovişte, 12 km away (10.4 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Romania →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Brăneşti
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 7 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
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 Brăneşti water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 117 mg/L as CaCO₃ (6.8 gpg, 6.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Brăneşti safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Romanian operators report "duritate totală" in German degrees (grade germane); the minimum is 5 °dH.
How many grains per gallon is Brăneşti water?
6.8 gpg, equal to 6.6 °dH, 11.7 °fH or 117 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Brăneşti?
For 117 mg/L (6.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Brăneşti?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița, situația centralizată a parametrilor monitorizați, 2026-09 (2026-09). Method: own measurement. Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița, situația centralizată a parametrilor monitorizați, 2026-09 · Outdated figure? Tell us