Van Buren, AR tap water
Supplied mostly by Van Buren Waterworks, plus 2 other utilities. 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
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).
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figure2.4 ppm (Low)
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Fort Smith Water Utilities, which supplies Van Buren Waterworks; Fort Smith Water Utilities, which supplies Cedarville Waterworks Fbcc; EPA monitoring data (2012).
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.
Who supplies Van Buren, AR
Van Buren Waterworks
Serves 75% of residents · Buys water from Fort Smith Water Utilities · Chlorine
Cedarville Waterworks Fbcc
Serves 7% of residents · Buys water from Fort Smith Water Utilities · Chlorine
Fort Smith Water Utilities
Serves 6% of residents · Lake or river water · Chlorine
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