Agua Dulce, TX tap water
Supplied mostly by Horizon Regional MUD, plus 1 other utility. Here's what the water means for your fish.
Disinfectant
Chlorine
Your water is treated with chlorine. It slowly gases off from standing water, and any water conditioner removes it.
Safety for fish and shrimp
Nitrite (NO₂)
Not detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so any nitrite in your tank comes from the tank itself.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
Nitrate (NO₃)
0.2–28 ppm (Worth knowing)
Typical 17 ppm
Water changes can't take your tank's nitrate below this level.
From EPA monitoring data; El Paso Water Utilities, which supplies Lower Valley Water District (2012–2025).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Supplier's figure175 ppm
Moderately hard. Great for livebearers, and most community fish adapt.
From the utility that supplies yours: El Paso Water Utilities, which supplies Lower Valley Water District.
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
55–124 ppm
Typical 88 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2018).
pH
Not published yet
We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.
- Lower Valley Water District adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
- Horizon Regional MUD and Lower Valley Water District soften their water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.
Who supplies Agua Dulce, TX
Horizon Regional MUD
Serves 92% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
Lower Valley Water District
Serves 25% of residents · Buys water from El Paso Water Utilities · Chlorine
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