Irvington, KY tap water
Supplied mostly by Irvington Water System, 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)
Supplier's figure5.9 ppm (Low)
Water changes can't take your tank's nitrate below this level.
From the utility that supplies yours: Hardinsburg Ro WTP, which supplies Irvington Water System; EPA monitoring data (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)
Not published yet
We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.
pH
Supplier's figure8.1
Alkaline. Many utilities raise pH to protect pipes. Stability matters more than the exact number.
From the utility that supplies yours: Hardinsburg Ro WTP, which supplies Irvington Water System; EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
- Irvington Water System and Hardinsburg Ro WTP add phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
- Irvington Water System and Hardinsburg Ro WTP soften their water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.
Who supplies Irvington, KY
Irvington Water System
Serves 85% of residents · Buys water from Hardinsburg Ro WTP · Chlorine
Hardinsburg Ro WTP
Serves 7% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
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