Austin, AR tap water
Supplied mostly by Austin Waterworks, plus 2 other utilities. 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
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figure3 ppm (Low)
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Jacksonville Waterworks, which supplies Austin Waterworks (2012–2018).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Supplier's figure17–29 ppm
Typical 23 ppm
Soft. Good for tetras, rasboras and most shrimp. Livebearers, snails and African cichlids prefer harder water.
From the utility that supplies yours: Central Arkansas Water, which supplies Austin Waterworks.
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.
- Austin Waterworks adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Austin, AR
Austin Waterworks
Serves 60% of residents · Buys water from Hwy 319 Water Users · Chlorine
Lonoke White Public Water Authority
Serves 13% of residents · Lake or river water · Chlorine
Ward Waterworks
Serves 10% of residents · Buys water from Lonoke White Public Water Authority · 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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