Kannapolis, NC tap water
Supplied by City of Kannapolis. 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)
Not detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From 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
7
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
- City of Kannapolis adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
- City of Kannapolis softens its water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.
Who supplies Kannapolis, NC
City of Kannapolis
Serves 81% of residents · Lake or river water · Chlorine
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