Water hardness in Ţăndărei
22.3 °dH very hard
Tap water in Ţăndărei is very hard: 22.3 °dH (398 mg/L · 23.3 gpg · 39.8 °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 Ţăndărei in its 2026 hardness table prepared under Ordonanța 7/2023. The reported figure is 398.1 mg/L CaCO₃, which is very hard. The table gives one value for the town. Scale will build up fast, so check heating elements and descale often.
Romanian operators report "duritate totală" in German degrees (grade germane); the minimum is 5 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 22.3 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | RAJA S.A. Constanța |
How Ţăndărei compares
- Tap water in Ţăndărei is 37 % harder than the median of the 115 cities we track in Romania (16.3 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 13 of 115 in Romania (1 = hardest); 89 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Sudiţi, 8 km away (9.4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Siliştea, 49 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 Ţăndărei
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 22 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 5 |
| Beko | 6th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| LG | H4 |
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 Ţăndărei water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 398 mg/L as CaCO₃ (23.3 gpg, 22.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Ţăndărei 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 Ţăndărei water?
23.3 gpg, equal to 22.3 °dH, 39.8 °fH or 398 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Ţăndărei?
For 398 mg/L (22.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Ţăndărei?
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