Polkton, NC tap water
Supplied mostly by Anson County Water 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 (2013–2019).
Nitrate (NO₃)
Not detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From EPA monitoring data; Anson County Water System, which supplies Polkton Water System (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)
24 ppm
Little buffering. pH can drop quickly between water changes, especially with CO₂ or an older tank.
From EPA monitoring data, measured before treatment; Anson County Water System, which supplies Polkton Water System, measured before treatment (2012–2019).
pH
7.5
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From EPA monitoring data; Anson County Water System, which supplies Polkton Water System (2012–2019).
- Anson County Water System and Polkton Water System add phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Polkton, NC
Anson County Water System
Serves 55% of residents · Lake or river water · Chlorine
Polkton Water System
Serves 33% of residents · Buys water from Anson County Water System · Chlorine
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