Germanton, NC tap water
Supplied mostly by Stokes County Water & Sewer Auth, plus 2 other utilities. 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 (2012–2019).
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figureNot detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: City of Winston-Salem, which supplies Stokes County Water & Sewer Auth; EPA monitoring data (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 figure10–216 ppm
Typical 17 ppm
Little buffering. pH can drop quickly between water changes, especially with CO₂ or an older tank.
From the utility that supplies yours: City of Winston-Salem, which supplies Stokes County Water & Sewer Auth; EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
pH
Supplier's figure7.4–8
Typical 7.5
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From the utility that supplies yours: City of Winston-Salem, which supplies Stokes County Water & Sewer Auth; EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
- Stokes County Water & Sewer Auth and City of Winston-Salem add phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
- Stokes County Water & Sewer Auth and City of Winston-Salem soften their water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.
Who supplies Germanton, NC
Stokes County Water & Sewer Auth
Serves 31% of residents · Buys water from City of Winston-Salem · Chlorine
City of Winston-Salem
Serves 26% of residents · Lake or river water · Chlorine
Country Living Apts
Serves 16% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
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