Dagsboro, DE tap water
Supplied mostly by Dagsboro Water Dept, 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)
Supplier's figureNot detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Artesian Southern Sussex Regional, which supplies Dagsboro Water Dept; 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)
45–188 ppm
Typical 45 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
pH
6.5–7.8
Typical 6.5
Acidic. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
- Dagsboro Water Dept and Artesian Southern Sussex Regional add phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Dagsboro, DE
Dagsboro Water Dept
Serves 68% of residents · Buys water from Artesian Southern Sussex Regional · Chlorine
Artesian Southern Sussex Regional
Serves 11% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
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