Southgate, FL tap water
Supplied mostly by Pluris-South Gate Utilities, plus 1 other utility. Here's what the 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
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 figure0.5–1.5 ppm (Low)
Typical 0.9 ppm
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Sarasota Co Special Util Dist, which supplies Pluris-South Gate Utilities; 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
Supplier's figure7.7–7.9
Typical 7.8
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From the utility that supplies yours: Sarasota Co Special Util Dist, which supplies Pluris-South Gate Utilities; EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
Who supplies Southgate, FL
Pluris-South Gate Utilities
Serves 55% of residents · Buys water from Sarasota Co Special Util Dist · Chloramine
Sarasota Co Special Util Dist
Serves 53% of residents · Buys water from Manatee County Utilities Dept · Chloramine
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