Colchester, IL tap water
Supplied by Colchester. 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 figure4.9 ppm (Low)
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Macomb, which supplies Colchester (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 figure57 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
From the utility that supplies yours: Macomb, which supplies Colchester (2017–2019).
pH
Not published yet
We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.
- Colchester adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
- Colchester softens its water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.
Who supplies Colchester, IL
Colchester
Serves 98% of residents · Buys water from Macomb · Chlorine
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