West Liberty, WV tap water
Supplied mostly by Ohio County PSD, 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
Nitrite (NO₂)
Not detected (Low)
Not detected in testing, so any nitrite in your tank comes from the tank itself.
From EPA monitoring data (2013–2019).
Nitrate (NO₃)
Supplier's figure1.3–4.2 ppm (Low)
Typical 4.2 ppm
Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.
From the utility that supplies yours: Wheeling, which supplies Ohio County PSD; EPA monitoring data (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 figure47–178 ppm
Typical 47 ppm
Moderate buffering. pH should stay fairly steady.
From the utility that supplies yours: Wheeling, which supplies Ohio County PSD, measured before treatment; EPA monitoring data, measured before treatment (2012–2019).
pH
Supplier's figure7.5–7.8
Typical 7.5
Most community fish do well here. Stable water matters more than the exact number.
From the utility that supplies yours: Wheeling, which supplies Ohio County PSD; EPA monitoring data (2012–2019).
Who supplies West Liberty, WV
Ohio County PSD
Serves 87% of residents · Buys water from Wheeling · Chlorine
Hammond PSD
Serves 6% of residents · Lake or river water · Chlorine
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