Water hardness in Brasov
8.6 °dH hard
Tap water in Brasov is hard: 8.6 °dH (153 mg/L · 8.9 gpg · 15.3 °fH).
Source: Compania Apa Brasov: Rezultatul analizei apei potabile 05.09.2022 (2022) · data checked 2026-10-23
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
Public supply in Romania combines surface water and groundwater, and hardness follows the local geology. The reported hardness is 153.2 mg/L CaCO₃. This figure dates from 2022 and may have changed. Limescale is visible on kettles, taps and heaters, and a scale-reduction filter or softener can help protect appliances.
Romanian operators report "duritate totală" in German degrees (grade germane); the minimum is 5 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 8.6 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Compania Apa Brașov S.A. |
How Brasov compares
- Tap water in Brasov is 47 % softer than the median of the 115 cities we track in Romania (16.3 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 100 of 115 in Romania (1 = hardest); 13 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Brașov it is number 3 of 3 cities; the regional median is 8.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Predeal, 17 km away (6.5 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Codlea, 13 km away (15.8 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Romania →
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 Brasov
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 9 °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 Brasov water hard or soft?
It is hard: 153 mg/L as CaCO₃ (8.9 gpg, 8.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Brasov 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 Brasov water?
8.9 gpg, equal to 8.6 °dH, 15.3 °fH or 153 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Brasov?
For 153 mg/L (8.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Brasov?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: Compania Apa Brasov: Rezultatul analizei apei potabile 05.09.2022 (2022). Method: own measurement. Compania Apa Brasov: Rezultatul analizei apei potabile 05.09.2022 · Outdated figure? Tell us