Shoal & Stem

Exeter, NH tap water

Supplied mostly by Exeter Water Dept, plus 1 other utility. Here's what the water means for your fish.

Disinfectant

Chlorine or chloramine

Utilities here use chlorine or chloramine, depending on which one serves your address. Chlorine slowly gases off from standing water; chloramine doesn't.

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 (2014–2019).

Nitrate (NO₃)

Not detected (Low)

Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.

From EPA monitoring data (2014–2019).

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)

Not published yet

We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.

pH

7.6–7.8

Typical 7.7

Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.

From EPA monitoring data (2014–2019).

  • Exeter Water Dept adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.

Who supplies Exeter, NH

  • Exeter Water Dept

    Serves 87% of residents · Lake or river water · Chloramine

  • Exeter River Mobile Home Park

    Serves 10% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine

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