Hewitt, NJ tap water
Supplied mostly by Veolia Water New Jersey - Awosting, 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)
Up to 14 ppm (Low)
Typically not detected
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Area estimate17–445 ppm
Typical 336 ppm
Hard. Ideal for livebearers and African cichlids. Soft-water species may struggle to breed.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your county (2002–2022).
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
13–80 ppm
Typical 51 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
pH
6.1–7.1
Typical 6.8
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
Total dissolved solids
Area estimate40–616 ppm
Typical 263 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 (2002–2022).
- Veolia Water NJ Greenbrook Estates adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Hewitt, NJ
Veolia Water New Jersey - Awosting
Serves 25% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
Veolia Water NJ Greenbrook Estates
Serves 24% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
Woodland Heights Homeowners Association
Serves 10% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Disinfectant not listed
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