Baxter, TN tap water
Supplied mostly by Baxter Water Department, 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
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figure2 ppm (Low)
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Cookeville Water Dept, which supplies Baxter Water Department; Cookeville Water Dept, which supplies Double Springs U.D. (2014–2019).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Supplier's figure77 ppm
Moderately soft to medium. Suits most community fish and plants.
From the utility that supplies yours: Cookeville Water Dept, which supplies Baxter Water Department; Cookeville Water Dept, which supplies Double Springs U.D..
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
Not published yet
We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.
pH
Supplier's figure7.4
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From the utility that supplies yours: Cookeville Water Dept, which supplies Baxter Water Department; Cookeville Water Dept, which supplies Double Springs U.D..
Who supplies Baxter, TN
Baxter Water Department
Serves 95% of residents · Buys water from Double Springs U.D. · Chlorine
Double Springs U.D.
Serves 19% of residents · Buys water from Cookeville Water Dept · Chlorine
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