Water hardness in Pucioasa
5.7 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Pucioasa is moderately hard: 5.7 °dH (101 mg/L · 5.9 gpg · 10.1 °fH).
Source: Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița, situația centralizată a parametrilor monitorizați, 2026-09 (2026-09) · data checked 2026-10-29
Range across supply zones: 96–140 mg/L.
Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița reports measured values for Pucioasa in September 2026. The median is 101.2 mg/L CaCO₃ and the range runs from 96.2 to 140.1 mg/L, so the upper end reaches the hard class. This is among the softer results in the county. Hardness can differ by street, so check which zone you are in.
Romanian operators report "duritate totală" in German degrees (grade germane); the minimum is 5 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 5.7 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița S.A. |
How Pucioasa compares
- Tap water in Pucioasa is 65 % softer than the median of the 115 cities we track in Romania (16.3 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 111 of 115 in Romania (1 = hardest); 4 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Dâmbovița it is number 21 of 21 cities; the regional median is 11 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Corbeanca, 72 km away (3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Bezdead, 10 km away (17.2 °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 Pucioasa
| 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 Pucioasa water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 101 mg/L as CaCO₃ (5.9 gpg, 5.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Pucioasa 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 Pucioasa water?
5.9 gpg, equal to 5.7 °dH, 10.1 °fH or 101 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Pucioasa?
For 101 mg/L (5.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Pucioasa?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
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