Rowlett, TX tap water
Supplied by City of Rowlett. Here's what its water means for your fish.
Disinfectant
Chloramine
Your water is treated with chloramine. Unlike chlorine, it doesn't gas off when water sits out, and many pitcher and fridge filters aren't rated to remove it. Conditioners that list chloramine on the label break it apart, which frees a little ammonia. Some utilities switch to plain chlorine for a few weeks a year.
Safety for fish and shrimp
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figure2.2–3.1 ppm (Low)
Typical 3.1 ppm
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: North Texas MWD Wylie WTP, which supplies City of Rowlett (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)
96–108 ppm
Typical 96 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
From EPA monitoring data (2014–2018).
pH
8.3
Alkaline. Many utilities raise pH to protect pipes. Stability matters more than the exact number.
From EPA monitoring data (2014–2018).
- City of Rowlett softens its water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.
Who supplies Rowlett, TX
City of Rowlett
Serves 95% of residents · Buys water from North Texas MWD Wylie WTP · Chloramine
Our data comes from public records and is still incomplete. Many utilities don't publish every number, so we're adding more all the time. Your city's range is a starting point: testing your own tap is the only way to know exactly what's in it.
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