Water hardness in Tătărani
13.6 °dH very hard
Tap water in Tătărani is very hard: 13.6 °dH (242 mg/L · 14.2 gpg · 24.2 °fH).
Source: Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița, situația centralizată a parametrilor monitorizați, 2026-09 (2026-09) · data checked 2026-10-29
Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița reports 13.58 °dH for Tătărani from one sampling on 2 September 2026. This is a single sample with no range. Expect limescale on kettles and shower fittings.
Romanian operators report "duritate totală" in German degrees (grade germane); the minimum is 5 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 13.6 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița S.A. |
How Tătărani compares
- Tap water in Tătărani is 17 % softer than the median of the 115 cities we track in Romania (16.3 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 77 of 115 in Romania (1 = hardest); 33 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Dâmbovița it is number 8 of 21 cities; the regional median is 11 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Brăneşti, 12 km away (6.6 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Bărbuleţu, 15 km away (18.6 °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 Tătărani
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 14 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 4th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H2 |
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 Tătărani water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 242 mg/L as CaCO₃ (14.2 gpg, 13.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Tătărani 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 Tătărani water?
14.2 gpg, equal to 13.6 °dH, 24.2 °fH or 242 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Tătărani?
For 242 mg/L (13.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Tătărani?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
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