Howard, WI tap water
Supplied by Howard Waterworks. 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 figure1.9 ppm (Low)
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Manitowoc Waterworks, which supplies Howard Waterworks (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 figure100 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
From the utility that supplies yours: Manitowoc Waterworks, which supplies Howard Waterworks (2017–2019).
pH
7.3–7.7
Typical 7.3
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From EPA monitoring data, measured before treatment (2013–2019).
- Howard Waterworks adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Howard, WI
Howard Waterworks
Serves 85% of residents · Buys water from Central Brown Co Water Authority · Chlorine
Our data comes from public records and is still incomplete. Many utilities don't publish every number, so we're adding more all the time. Your city's range is a starting point: testing your own tap is the only way to know exactly what's in it.
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