Gages Lake, IL tap water
Supplied mostly by Wildwood Subdivision - Lake Co Pw, 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
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figure1.8 ppm (Low)
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Central Lake County Jawa, which supplies Wildwood Subdivision - Lake Co Pw; Central Lake County Jawa, which supplies Gurnee (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 figure111 ppm
Strong buffering. pH stays steady and hard to lower without RO water.
From the utility that supplies yours: Central Lake County Jawa, which supplies Wildwood Subdivision - Lake Co Pw; Central Lake County Jawa, which supplies Gurnee (2017).
pH
Not published yet
We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.
- Wildwood Subdivision - Lake Co Pw and Gurnee add phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Gages Lake, IL
Wildwood Subdivision - Lake Co Pw
Serves 51% of residents · Buys water from Central Lake County Jawa · Chlorine
Gurnee
Serves 23% of residents · Buys water from Central Lake County Jawa · Chlorine
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