Water hardness in Căzăneşti
15 °dH very hard
Tap water in Căzăneşti is very hard: 15 °dH (268 mg/L · 15.6 gpg · 26.8 °fH).
Source: RAJA S.A. Constanța, Indicatori fizico-chimici ai apei potabile (OG 7/2023), valori medii 2026 (2026) · data checked 2026-10-29
RAJA S.A. Constanța lists Căzăneşti (Ialomița county) twice in its 2026 table of average values (Ordonanța 7/2023), and both rows read 15.0 °dH. There is therefore no spread to report, and the table has no sampling month. Limescale will build up on kettles and heaters.
Romanian operators report "duritate totală" in German degrees (grade germane); the minimum is 5 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 15 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | RAJA S.A. Constanța |
How Căzăneşti compares
- Tap water in Căzăneşti is 8 % softer than the median of the 115 cities we track in Romania (16.3 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 69 of 115 in Romania (1 = hardest); 40 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Dridu, 46 km away (11 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Ţăndărei, 51 km away (22.3 °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 Căzăneşti
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 15 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 4th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| 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 Căzăneşti water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 268 mg/L as CaCO₃ (15.6 gpg, 15 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Căzăneşti 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 Căzăneşti water?
15.6 gpg, equal to 15 °dH, 26.8 °fH or 268 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Căzăneşti?
For 268 mg/L (15 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Căzăneşti?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: RAJA S.A. Constanța, Indicatori fizico-chimici ai apei potabile (OG 7/2023), valori medii 2026 (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. RAJA S.A. Constanța, Indicatori fizico-chimici ai apei potabile (OG 7/2023), valori medii 2026 · Outdated figure? Tell us