North Plains, OR tap water
Supplied by North Plains Water Department. 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 figure0.9 ppm (Low)
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Joint Water Commission, which supplies North Plains Water Department (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 figure22–33 ppm
Typical 28 ppm
Little buffering. pH can drop quickly between water changes, especially with CO₂ or an older tank.
From the utility that supplies yours: Joint Water Commission, which supplies North Plains Water Department (2014–2019).
pH
Not published yet
We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.
Who supplies North Plains, OR
North Plains Water Department
Serves 89% of residents · Buys water from Joint Water Commission · Chlorine
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