Anderson, SC tap water
Supplied by Electric City Utilities (SC0410012). Here's what its 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
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figure0.6 ppm (Low)
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Anderson Regional Joint WS, which supplies Electric City Utilities (SC0410012) (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)
Supplier's figure12 ppm
Little buffering. pH can drop quickly between water changes, especially with CO₂ or an older tank.
From the utility that supplies yours: Anderson Regional Joint WS, which supplies Electric City Utilities (SC0410012), measured before treatment (2012–2019).
pH
Not published yet
We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.
- Electric City Utilities (SC0410012) adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Anderson, SC
Electric City Utilities (SC0410012)
Serves 89% of residents · Buys water from Anderson Regional Joint WS (SC0420011) · Chlorine
Our data comes from public records and is still incomplete. Many utilities don't publish every number, so we're adding more all the time. Your city's range is a starting point: testing your own tap is the only way to know exactly what's in it.
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