Sebring, FL tap water
Supplied mostly by Sebring Water ; Sewer 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)
Up to 0.1 ppm (Low)
Typically not detected
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Area estimate17–270 ppm
Typical 129 ppm
Moderately soft to medium. Suits most community fish and plants.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your county (2007–2019).
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
Area estimate24–195 ppm
Typical 94 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your county (2007–2019).
pH
7.4–8.2
Typical 8.2
Alkaline. Many utilities raise pH to protect pipes. Stability matters more than the exact number.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2018).
Total dissolved solids
Area estimate58–468 ppm
Typical 176 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 (2007–2019).
Who supplies Sebring, FL
Sebring Water ; Sewer System
Serves 52% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
Southeast
Serves 47% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
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