Re: Water Question
- To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
- Subject: Re: Water Question
- From: "* A* <c*@value.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 19:23:04 -0800
Mike & Bob,
Municipal water treatment systems may use 1.) chlorine to treat the water or
2.) ozonation. The later is much better for obvious reasons, I am on a
chlorinated system, you may want to call and check with your local water
district if not on a well to determine what method they use to treat your
drinking water, chlorine most likely as ozonation plants are expensive to
build.
The chlorine did not appear to bother my plants but I know what you mean
with regards to the plants reaction to rain water.
I would suggest that if chlorine is a concern to anyone, build yourself an
open top holding tank such as the LaRues have developed.
Allowing the water to stand for several hours, particularly if it is exposed
to the sun will dissipate most if not all of the chlorine!
Chris Andersen
Moraga, Calif.
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>>I've been wondering about the effect of city water on my pumpking growing.
>>I'm wondering if it's loaded with chlorine or something.
>>
>>When it rains the grass turns much greener.
>>I plan on having it tested but don't know what to do after that.
>>
>>Any ideas??? Filters?
>>
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>Rain seems to have some magical element. Maybe nitrogen in it. I had
>mentioned the chlorine possibility to the infamous Chris 977 as I believe
>he is on city water.And of course the results speak for themselves... But
>I bet not all city waters are created equal.
>
>>
>>Bob T.
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