Sumter, SC tap water
Supplied by Sumter City of (SC4310001). Here's what its 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)
Not detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Area estimate2–145 ppm
Typical 18 ppm
Soft. Good for tetras, rasboras and most shrimp. Livebearers, snails and African cichlids prefer harder water.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your state (2000–2019).
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
Area estimate2–263 ppm
Typical 81 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your state (2000–2019).
pH
Area estimate4.3–8.1
Typical 6
Acidic. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your state (2000–2019).
Total dissolved solids
Area estimate17–463 ppm
Typical 107 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 state (2000–2019).
- Sumter City of (SC4310001) adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Sumter, SC
Sumter City of (SC4310001)
Serves 94% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
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