Grenada, MS tap water
Supplied mostly by City of Grenada, 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)
Area estimate0.1–15 ppm (Low)
Typical 2.5 ppm
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your state (2002–2022).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Area estimate8–65 ppm
Typical 30 ppm
Soft. Good for tetras, rasboras and most shrimp. Livebearers, snails and African cichlids prefer harder water.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your county (2011–2022).
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
Area estimate15–151 ppm
Typical 54 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your county (2011–2022).
pH
Area estimate5.6–7.4
Typical 6.4
Acidic. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your county (2011–2022).
Total dissolved solids
Area estimate59–198 ppm
Typical 100 ppm
A rough measure of everything dissolved in the water. RO water reads near 0, so TDS is a quick way to compare waters.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your county (2011–2022).
- City of Grenada adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Grenada, MS
City of Grenada
Serves 77% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
Grenada Co W/S-Girl Scout
Serves 15% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
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