Warwick, RI tap water
Supplied mostly by Warwick-City of, 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: Providence-City of, which supplies Warwick-City of, measured before treatment; Providence-City of, which supplies Kent County Water Authority, 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 figure5 ppm
Little buffering. pH can drop quickly between water changes, especially with CO₂ or an older tank.
From the utility that supplies yours: Providence-City of, which supplies Warwick-City of, measured before treatment; Providence-City of, which supplies Kent County Water Authority, measured before treatment (2012–2019).
pH
Not published yet
We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.
- Warwick-City of and Kent County Water Authority add phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
Who supplies Warwick, RI
Warwick-City of
Serves 79% of residents · Buys water from Providence-City of · Chlorine
Kent County Water Authority
Serves 19% of residents · Buys water from Providence-City of · Chlorine
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