Tiverton, RI tap water
Supplied mostly by North Tiverton Fire 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
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figureNot detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Fall River Water Department and Stone Bridge Fire District, which supplies North Tiverton Fire District; EPA monitoring data, measured before treatment (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 figure7 ppm
Little buffering. pH can drop quickly between water changes, especially with CO₂ or an older tank.
From the utility that supplies yours: Stone Bridge Fire District, which supplies North Tiverton Fire District, measured before treatment; EPA monitoring data, measured before treatment (2012–2019).
pH
Supplier's figure8.3
Alkaline. Many utilities raise pH to protect pipes. Stability matters more than the exact number.
From the utility that supplies yours: Fall River Water Department, which supplies North Tiverton Fire District (2014–2019).
Who supplies Tiverton, RI
North Tiverton Fire District
Serves 72% of residents · Buys water from Fall River Water Department · Chlorine
Stone Bridge Fire District
Serves 24% of residents · Lake or river water · Chlorine
Our data comes from public records and is still incomplete. Many utilities don't publish every number, so we're adding more all the time. Your city's range is a starting point: testing your own tap is the only way to know exactly what's in it.
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