Bethlehem, NC tap water
Supplied mostly by Alexander Co Wtr Dist, 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 (2015).
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figureUp to 13 ppm (Low)
Typically not detected
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: City of Hickory, which supplies Alexander Co Wtr Dist; 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
Supplier's figure7.1–7.4
Typical 7.2
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From the utility that supplies yours: City of Hickory, which supplies Alexander Co Wtr Dist; EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
- Alexander Co Wtr Dist adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
- Alexander Co Wtr Dist softens its water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.
Who supplies Bethlehem, NC
Alexander Co Wtr Dist
Serves 93% of residents · Buys water from City of Hickory · Chlorine
Hillsboro S/D
Serves 11% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · 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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