Shoal & Stem

Alamosa East, CO tap water

Supplied mostly by East Alamosa, 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 (2012–2014).

Nitrate (NO₃)

Supplier's figure

0.1 ppm (Low)

Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.

From the utility that supplies yours: City of Alamosa, which supplies East Alamosa; EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).

Water chemistry

General hardness

Not published yet

We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.

Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)

Not published yet

We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.

pH

Not published yet

We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.

Who supplies Alamosa East, CO

  • East Alamosa

    Serves 99% of residents · Buys water from City of Alamosa · Chlorine

  • City of Alamosa

    Serves 13% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine

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