Central, SC tap water
Supplied mostly by Central Town of (SC3910005), 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 figure1.5 ppm (Low)
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Easley Central W/D #1, which supplies Central Town of (SC3910005); 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 figure12 ppm
Little buffering. pH can drop quickly between water changes, especially with CO₂ or an older tank.
From the utility that supplies yours: Easley Central W/D #1, which supplies Central Town of (SC3910005), measured before treatment; EPA monitoring data, 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.
- Central Town of (SC3910005) adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Central, SC
Central Town of (SC3910005)
Serves 69% of residents · Buys water from Clemson City of (SC3910004) · Chlorine
Easley Central W/D #1 (SC3920001)
Serves 14% of residents · Lake or river water · 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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