Water hardness in Vişina
7.8 °dH hard
Tap water in Vişina is hard: 7.8 °dH (140 mg/L · 8.2 gpg · 14 °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 7.85 °dH for Vişina from one sampling on 24 September 2026. This is a single sample with no range. It is among the softer results in the county's table, so scale builds up slowly.
Romanian operators report "duritate totală" in German degrees (grade germane); the minimum is 5 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 7.8 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Compania de Apă Târgoviște-Dâmbovița S.A. |
How Vişina compares
- Tap water in Vişina is 52 % softer than the median of the 115 cities we track in Romania (16.3 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 103 of 115 in Romania (1 = hardest); 10 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Dâmbovița it is number 18 of 21 cities; the regional median is 11 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Pucioasa, 56 km away (5.7 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Mătăsaru, 16 km away (17.4 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Romania →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Vişina
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 8 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| 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 Vişina water hard or soft?
It is hard: 140 mg/L as CaCO₃ (8.2 gpg, 7.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Vişina 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 Vişina water?
8.2 gpg, equal to 7.8 °dH, 14 °fH or 140 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Vişina?
For 140 mg/L (7.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Vişina?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
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