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Rocky Point, WA tap water

Supplied mostly by Rocky Point Water District 12, 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).

Nitrate (NO₃)

Supplier's figure

0.8–1.2 ppm (Low)

Typical 1.2 ppm

Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.

From the utility that supplies yours: City of Bremerton, which supplies Rocky Point Water District 12; 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)

Supplier's figure

26–41 ppm

Typical 36 ppm

Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.

From the utility that supplies yours: City of Bremerton, which supplies Rocky Point Water District 12; EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).

pH

Not published yet

We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.

Who supplies Rocky Point, WA

  • Rocky Point Water District 12

    Serves 88% of residents · Buys water from City of Bremerton · Chlorine

  • City of Bremerton

    Serves 6% of residents · Lake or river water · Chlorine

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