East Williston, NY tap water
Supplied by East Williston (V). 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 figure12–21 ppm (Worth knowing)
Typical 21 ppm
High for tap water. Water changes can't take your tank's nitrate below this level.
From the utility that supplies yours: Williston Park (V), which supplies East Williston (V) (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 figure15–33 ppm
Typical 19 ppm
Little buffering. pH can drop quickly between water changes, especially with CO₂ or an older tank.
From the utility that supplies yours: Williston Park (V), which supplies East Williston (V) (2017–2019).
pH
Supplier's figure5.5–6
Typical 6
Acidic. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From the utility that supplies yours: Williston Park (V), which supplies East Williston (V) (2017–2019).
Who supplies East Williston, NY
East Williston (V)
Serves 94% of residents · Buys water from Williston Park (V) · Chlorine
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