Lake Lotawana, MO tap water
About 31% of Lake Lotawana is inside a utility's service area. Homes outside it likely use private wells, which no utility tests.
Disinfectant
Chloramine
Utility water here is treated with chloramine. Unlike chlorine, it doesn't gas off when water sits out, and many pitcher and fridge filters aren't rated to remove it. Conditioners that list chloramine on the label break it apart, which frees a little ammonia. Some utilities switch to plain chlorine for a few weeks a year. Private wells aren't treated by a utility, so there's no chlorine or chloramine unless a treatment system adds it.
Safety for fish and shrimp
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figure1–1.3 ppm (Low)
Typical 1.2 ppm
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies it: Independence PWS, which supplies Jackson County Pwsd 15 (2025).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Supplier's figure123 ppm
Moderately soft to medium. Suits most community fish and plants.
From the utility that supplies it: Independence PWS, which supplies Jackson County Pwsd 15 (2025).
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
Supplier's figure60 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
From the utility that supplies it: Independence PWS, which supplies Jackson County Pwsd 15 (2025).
pH
Supplier's figure8.2–9.7
Typical 9.7
Alkaline. Many utilities raise pH to protect pipes. Stability matters more than the exact number.
From the utility that supplies it: Independence PWS, which supplies Jackson County Pwsd 15; Tri County Water Authority, which supplies Jackson County Pwsd 13 (2014–2025).
Total dissolved solids
Supplier's figure322 ppm
A rough measure of everything dissolved in the water. RO water reads near 0, so TDS is a quick way to compare waters.
From the utility that supplies it: Independence PWS, which supplies Jackson County Pwsd 15 (2025).
- Jackson County Pwsd 15 and Jackson County Pwsd 13 soften their water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.
Who supplies Lake Lotawana, MO
Jackson County Pwsd 15
Serves 17% of residents · Buys water from Independence PWS · Chloramine
Jackson County Pwsd 13
Serves 10% of residents · Buys water from Tri County Water Authority · Chloramine
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