The Plains, OH tap water
Supplied by Athens Co., the Plains S.D. 1 PWS. 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
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figure1.7 ppm (Low)
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Athens PWS, which supplies Athens Co., the Plains S.D. 1 PWS (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.
- Athens Co., the Plains S.D. 1 PWS softens its water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.
Who supplies The Plains, OH
Athens Co., the Plains S.D. 1 PWS
Serves all residents · Buys water from Athens PWS · Chlorine
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