Water hardness in Turda
12.4 °dH very hard
Tap water in Turda is very hard: 12.4 °dH (221 mg/L · 12.9 gpg · 22.1 °fH).
Source: Compania de Apă Arieș, Buletin de analiză Turda 13.07.2026 (2026-07) · data checked 2026-10-29
Compania de Apă Arieș reports 221.3 mg/L CaCO₃ for Turda in its July 2026 analysis bulletin, which puts the town in the very hard class. The bulletin gives one value for the town, so we show no range. Limescale will build up on taps and appliances, and a descaling routine for the kettle and washing machine is worth planning.
Romanian operators report "duritate totală" in German degrees (grade germane); the minimum is 5 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 12.4 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Compania de Apă Arieș S.A. |
How Turda compares
- Tap water in Turda is 24 % softer than the median of the 115 cities we track in Romania (16.3 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 84 of 115 in Romania (1 = hardest); 27 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Târgu Mureș, 59 km away (4.1 °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 Turda
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 12 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| 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 Turda water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 221 mg/L as CaCO₃ (12.9 gpg, 12.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Turda 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 Turda water?
12.9 gpg, equal to 12.4 °dH, 22.1 °fH or 221 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Turda?
For 221 mg/L (12.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Turda?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Compania de Apă Arieș, Buletin de analiză Turda 13.07.2026 (2026-07). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Compania de Apă Arieș, Buletin de analiză Turda 13.07.2026 · Outdated figure? Tell us