Cherokee, OK tap water
Supplied mostly by Cherokee, 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 (2012–2019).
Nitrate (NO₃)
34 ppm (High)
High for tap water. Water changes can't take your tank's nitrate below this level.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Area estimate26–439 ppm
Typical 224 ppm
Hard. Ideal for livebearers and African cichlids. Soft-water species may struggle to breed.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your state (2000–2021).
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
60–96 ppm
Typical 81 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
From EPA monitoring data (2016–2019).
pH
6.9–9.6
Typical 9.2
Alkaline. Many utilities raise pH to protect pipes. Stability matters more than the exact number.
From EPA monitoring data (2016–2019).
Total dissolved solids
Area estimate105–666 ppm
Typical 313 ppm
A rough measure of everything dissolved in the water. RO water reads near 0, so TDS is a quick way to compare waters.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your state (2000–2021).
Who supplies Cherokee, OK
Cherokee
Serves 66% of residents · Groundwater fed by surface water · Chlorine
Alfalfa Co Rws & Swmd #1 North
Serves 32% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Disinfectant not listed
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