Oberlin, OH tap water
Supplied mostly by Rural Lorain Co. Water A, 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
Nitrite (NO₂)
Not detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so any nitrite in your tank comes from the tank itself.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figureUp to 1.6 ppm (Low)
Typical 0.7 ppm
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: New London Village PWS and Avon Lake City PWS and Ashland City, which supplies Rural Lorain Co. Water A; 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
Not published yet
We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.
- Rural Lorain Co. Water A and Oberlin Water Department add phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
- Rural Lorain Co. Water A and Oberlin Water Department soften their water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.
Who supplies Oberlin, OH
Rural Lorain Co. Water A
Serves 52% of residents · Buys water from New London Village PWS · Chlorine
Oberlin Water Department
Serves 50% of residents · Lake or river water · Chlorine
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