Waukomis, OK tap water
Supplied mostly by Garfield Co RWD #5, plus 1 other utility. Here's what the water means for your fish.
Disinfectant
Not confirmed
We couldn't confirm how your water is disinfected. US utilities use chlorine or chloramine, and chloramine doesn't gas off when water sits out.
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 (2013–2017).
Nitrate (NO₃)
25 ppm (High)
High for tap water. Water changes can't take your tank's nitrate below this level.
From EPA monitoring data (2013–2017).
Water chemistry
General hardness
Area estimate26–439 ppm
Typical 224 ppm
Hard. Ideal for livebearers and African cichlids. Soft-water species may struggle to breed.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your state (2000–2021).
Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)
Area estimate115–399 ppm
Typical 267 ppm
Strong buffering. pH stays steady and hard to lower without RO water.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your state (2000–2022).
pH
Area estimate6.8–7.8
Typical 7.5
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your county (2001–2003).
Total dissolved solids
Area estimate105–666 ppm
Typical 313 ppm
A rough measure of everything dissolved in the water. RO water reads near 0, so TDS is a quick way to compare waters.
Area estimate from nearby wells: USGS well samples in your state (2000–2021).
Who supplies Waukomis, OK
Garfield Co RWD #5
Serves 86% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Disinfectant not listed
Waukomis Pwa
Serves 39% of residents · Groundwater (wells) · Chlorine
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