Water hardness in Lugoj
6 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Lugoj is moderately hard: 6 °dH (107 mg/L · 6.3 gpg · 10.7 °fH).
Source: Aquatim, Buletin calitate apă Lugoj 07/2026 (2026-07) · data checked 2026-10-29
Aquatim S.A. reports 107.1 mg/L CaCO₃ for Lugoj in its July 2026 water quality bulletin. That is moderate hardness. Scale forms slowly, so a softener is rarely needed. A filter against limescale is a matter of preference rather than necessity.
Romanian operators report "duritate totală" in German degrees (grade germane); the minimum is 5 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 6 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Aquatim S.A. |
How Lugoj compares
- Tap water in Lugoj is 63 % softer than the median of the 115 cities we track in Romania (16.3 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 110 of 115 in Romania (1 = hardest); 4 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Hunedoara, 78 km away (2.5 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Arad, 71 km away (14.9 °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 Lugoj
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 6 °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 Lugoj water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 107 mg/L as CaCO₃ (6.3 gpg, 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 Lugoj 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 Lugoj water?
6.3 gpg, equal to 6 °dH, 10.7 °fH or 107 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Lugoj?
For 107 mg/L (6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Lugoj?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: Aquatim, Buletin calitate apă Lugoj 07/2026 (2026-07). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Aquatim, Buletin calitate apă Lugoj 07/2026 · Outdated figure? Tell us