Urbandale, IA tap water
Supplied by Urbandale Water Utility. 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)
Not published yet
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Water chemistry
General hardness
Not published yet
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Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
Not published yet
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pH
Not published yet
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- Urbandale Water Utility adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
- Urbandale Water Utility softens its water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.
Who supplies Urbandale, IA
Urbandale Water Utility
Serves 86% of residents · Buys water from Ciww (Dmww) · Chlorine
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