Bellevue, WI tap water
Supplied by Bellevue Waterworks. 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 figure1.9 ppm (Low)
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Manitowoc Waterworks, which supplies Bellevue Waterworks (2012–2019).
Chlorine or chloramine at the tap
0.7 ppm
At tap levels, chlorine and chloramine are toxic to fish, shrimp and the bacteria in a filter. Water conditioners are made for this range.
From 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)
Supplier's figure100 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
From the utility that supplies yours: Manitowoc Waterworks, which supplies Bellevue Waterworks (2017–2019).
pH
Not published yet
We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.
- Bellevue Waterworks adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Bellevue, WI
Bellevue Waterworks
Serves 92% of residents · Buys water from Central Brown Co Water Authority · Chlorine
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