Shoal & Stem

Goodwater, AL tap water

Supplied by City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd. 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 figure

1.3 ppm (Low)

Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.

From the utility that supplies yours: City of Alexander City, which supplies City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd (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 figure

15 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 Alexander City, which supplies City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd (2012–2019).

pH

Supplier's figure

7.1

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

From the utility that supplies yours: City of Alexander City, which supplies City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd (2012–2018).

Who supplies Goodwater, AL

  • City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd

    Serves 70% of residents · Buys water from City of Alexander City · Chlorine

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