Homer Glen, IL tap water
Supplied by Illinois American Water – Homer Township. 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 figure1.4–1.6 ppm (Low)
Typical 1.6 ppm
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Chicago, which supplies Illinois American Water – Homer Township (2025).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Supplier's figure130–151 ppm
Typical 140 ppm
Moderately soft to medium. Suits most community fish and plants.
From the utility that supplies yours: Chicago, which supplies Illinois American Water – Homer Township.
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
Supplier's figure116–126 ppm
Typical 121 ppm
Strong buffering. pH stays steady and hard to lower without RO water.
From the utility that supplies yours: Chicago, which supplies Illinois American Water – Homer Township (2017–2019).
pH
Supplier's figure8.2–9.4
Typical 8.8
Alkaline. Many utilities raise pH to protect pipes. Stability matters more than the exact number.
From the utility that supplies yours: Chicago, which supplies Illinois American Water – Homer Township (2025).
- Illinois American Water – Homer Township adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Homer Glen, IL
Illinois American Water – Homer Township
Serves 83% of residents · Buys water from Illinois American Water – Lake Water Company · Chlorine
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