Fulton, NY tap water
Supplied by Fulton City. 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 figure0.5–1.8 ppm (Low)
Typical 0.7 ppm
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Ocwa, which supplies Fulton City (2024).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Supplier's figure115–190 ppm
Typical 153 ppm
Moderately hard. Great for livebearers, and most community fish adapt.
From the utility that supplies yours: Ocwa, which supplies Fulton City (2024).
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
Supplier's figure95–140 ppm
Typical 118 ppm
Strong buffering. pH stays steady and hard to lower without RO water.
From the utility that supplies yours: Ocwa, which supplies Fulton City (2024).
pH
Supplier's figure7.1–8.7
Typical 7.9
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From the utility that supplies yours: Ocwa, which supplies Fulton City (2024).
- Fulton City adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Fulton, NY
Fulton City
Serves all residents · Buys water from Ocwa · Chlorine
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