Shoal & Stem

Westmere, NY tap water

Supplied by Guilderland Town WD. 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)

Up to 1 ppm (Low)

Typically not detected

Not detected in testing, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.

From 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)

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.

  • Guilderland Town WD adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.
  • Guilderland Town WD softens its water at the plant, so it may be softer than the local groundwater.

Who supplies Westmere, NY

  • Guilderland Town WD

    Serves 91% of residents · Lake or river water · Chlorine

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