Palermo, NJ tap water
Supplied mostly by New Jersey American Water - Ocean City System, 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)
Not detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
Water chemistry
General hardness
76–100 ppm
Typical 76 ppm
Moderately soft to medium. Suits most community fish and plants.
Published by your utility: New Jersey American Water - Ocean City System's 2025 water quality report.
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
21–84 ppm
Typical 73 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2018).
pH
6.7–7.9
Typical 7.7
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2018).
Total dissolved solids
Area estimate83–1040 ppm
Typical 178 ppm
A rough measure of everything dissolved in the water. RO water reads near 0, so TDS is a quick way to compare waters.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your county (2000–2023).
- New Jersey American Water - Ocean City System adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Palermo, NJ
- 2025 water quality report
New Jersey American Water - Ocean City System
Serves 39% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
Shore Acres Mobile Home
Serves 22% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
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