Water hardness in Bucşani
17.4 °dH very hard
Tap water in Bucşani is very hard: 17.4 °dH (310 mg/L · 18.1 gpg · 31 °fH).
Source: Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița, situația centralizată a parametrilor monitorizați, 2026-09 (2026-09) · data checked 2026-10-29
Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița reports 17.39 °dH for Bucşani from one sampling on 7 September 2026. A single sample shows no range or seasonal change. Limescale builds up quickly on heating elements, so check them and descale often.
Romanian operators report "duritate totală" in German degrees (grade germane); the minimum is 5 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 17.4 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița S.A. |
How Bucşani compares
- Tap water in Bucşani is 7 % harder than the median of the 115 cities we track in Romania (16.3 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 45 of 115 in Romania (1 = hardest); 61 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Dâmbovița it is number 3 of 21 cities; the regional median is 11 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Comişani, 6 km away (10.8 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Romania →
What it means at home
- Severe scale: heater elements and washing-machine heaters fail early.
- Detergent use is very high; taps and screens coat within days.
- Dishwasher at maximum salt setting.
- An ion-exchange softener is practically essential; RO for drinking water.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Yes. At this hardness a softener pays for itself through appliance life and detergent.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 1 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Bucşani
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 17 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| LG | H3 |
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 Bucşani water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 310 mg/L as CaCO₃ (18.1 gpg, 17.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Bucşani 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 Bucşani water?
18.1 gpg, equal to 17.4 °dH, 31 °fH or 310 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Bucşani?
For 310 mg/L (17.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Bucşani?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
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