Sammamish, WA tap water
Supplied mostly by Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer, 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 4 ppm (Low)
Typically not detected
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Ne Sammamish Sewer & Water District, which supplies Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer; 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.
Who supplies Sammamish, WA
Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer
Serves 87% of residents · Buys water from Ne Sammamish Sewer & Water District · Chlorine
Ne Sammamish Sewer & Water District
Serves 15% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
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