Security-Widefield, CO tap water
Supplied mostly by Security Water District, 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 29 ppm (Low)
Typical 0.8 ppm
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Colorado Springs Utilities and Fountain Valley Authority, which supplies Security Water District; 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 figure15–103 ppm
Typical 59 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
From the utility that supplies yours: Colorado Springs Utilities and Fountain Valley Authority, which supplies Security Water District; Fountain Valley Authority, which supplies Widefield WSD, measured before treatment (2012–2019).
pH
Not published yet
We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.
Who supplies Security-Widefield, CO
Security Water District
Serves 55% of residents · Buys water from Colorado Springs Utilities · Chlorine
Widefield WSD
Serves 47% of residents · Buys water from Fountain Valley Authority · Chlorine
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