Mulberry, NC tap water
Supplied by Mulberry-Fairplains Wtr Assoc. 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 figureNot detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Town of North Wilkesboro, which supplies Mulberry-Fairplains Wtr Assoc (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 figure11 ppm
Little buffering. pH can drop quickly between water changes, especially with CO₂ or an older tank.
From the utility that supplies yours: Town of North Wilkesboro, which supplies Mulberry-Fairplains Wtr Assoc (2012–2016).
pH
Supplier's figure6.8
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From the utility that supplies yours: Town of North Wilkesboro, which supplies Mulberry-Fairplains Wtr Assoc (2012–2019).
- Mulberry-Fairplains Wtr Assoc adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
- Mulberry-Fairplains Wtr Assoc softens its water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.
Who supplies Mulberry, NC
Mulberry-Fairplains Wtr Assoc
Serves all residents · Buys water from Town of North Wilkesboro · Chlorine
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