Lake Norman of Catawba, NC tap water
About 50% of Lake Norman of Catawba is inside a utility's service area. Homes outside it likely use private wells, which no utility tests.
Disinfectant
Chlorine
Utility water here is treated with chlorine. It slowly gases off from standing water, and any water conditioner removes it. 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
Nitrite (NO₂)
Not detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so any nitrite in your tank comes from the tank itself.
From EPA monitoring data (2015).
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figureNot detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies it: City of Hickory, which supplies Southeast Catawba County; 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 figure6.6–7.5
Typical 7.2
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From the utility that supplies it: City of Hickory, which supplies Southeast Catawba County; EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
- Southeast Catawba County adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
- Southeast Catawba County softens its water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.
Who supplies Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Southeast Catawba County
Serves 31% of residents · Buys water from City of Conover · Chlorine
Pebble Bay
Serves 8% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · 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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