Fabens, TX tap water
Supplied mostly by El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens, 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 (2012–2015).
Nitrate (NO₃)
Up to 15 ppm (Low)
Typically not detected
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From EPA monitoring data; El Paso Water Utilities, which supplies Lower Valley Water District (2012–2025).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Supplier's figure175 ppm
Moderately hard. Great for livebearers, and most community fish adapt.
From the utility that supplies yours: El Paso Water Utilities, which supplies Lower Valley Water District.
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
116–241 ppm
Typical 188 ppm
Strong buffering. pH stays steady and hard to lower without RO water.
From EPA monitoring data (2014–2018).
pH
Not published yet
We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.
- Lower Valley Water District adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Fabens, TX
El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens
Serves all residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
Lower Valley Water District
Serves 21% of residents · Buys water from El Paso Water Utilities · Chlorine
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