Niles, IL tap water
Supplied mostly by Niles, 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 figure1.6–1.8 ppm (Low)
Typical 1.8 ppm
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Evanston, which supplies Niles; Wilmette, which supplies Aqua Illinois-North Maine Utilities (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 figure100–110 ppm
Typical 100 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
From the utility that supplies yours: Evanston, which supplies Niles; Wilmette, which supplies Aqua Illinois-North Maine Utilities (2017–2019).
pH
Not published yet
We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.
- Niles and Aqua Illinois-North Maine Utilities add phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Niles, IL
Niles
Serves 95% of residents · Buys water from Morton Grove - Niles Water Commission · Chlorine
Aqua Illinois-North Maine Utilities
Serves 8% of residents · Buys water from Glenview · Chlorine
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