Water hardness in Feteşti
14.5 °dH very hard
Tap water in Feteşti is very hard: 14.5 °dH (259 mg/L · 15.1 gpg · 25.9 °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 Feteşti in its 2026 table of hardness, calcium and magnesium values, prepared under Ordonanța 7/2023. The reported figure is 258.8 mg/L CaCO₃, which is very hard. The table gives one value for the town, with no zone range. Plan for regular descaling of kettles and water heaters.
Romanian operators report "duritate totală" in German degrees (grade germane); the minimum is 5 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 14.5 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | RAJA S.A. Constanța |
How Feteşti compares
- Tap water in Feteşti is 11 % softer than the median of the 115 cities we track in Romania (16.3 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 75 of 115 in Romania (1 = hardest); 35 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Sudiţi, 29 km away (9.4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Siliştea, 27 km away (29.2 °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 Feteşti
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 14 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| 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 Feteşti water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 259 mg/L as CaCO₃ (15.1 gpg, 14.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Feteşti 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 Feteşti water?
15.1 gpg, equal to 14.5 °dH, 25.9 °fH or 259 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Feteşti?
For 259 mg/L (14.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Feteşti?
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