Pond water safety
#1
01-17-06, 06:35 PM
Pond water safety
Can the water in a filtered plastic be made fairly safe? For example, no giardia or other microorganisms?
#2
01-18-06, 09:25 AM
safe is a relative term, what do you want to do with the water ? what is the source of the water and what condition is it in now. not sure what you mean by "water in a filtered plastic"
#3
01-18-06, 05:18 PM
I meant a rigid plastic pond like those at home centers, with a filter. We are concerned about pets drinking it. One pet has had problems with giardia in intestinal tract, probably from drinking from puddles. Water source is well water via a water softener, basically same as the household supply.
#4
01-18-06, 05:27 PM
To clarify, the water should be safe when the pond is first filled. But how do we keep it safe if it is only being filtered and recycled, without treatment?
#5
01-19-06, 04:53 AM
you're likely correct about the puddle drinker, but dogs have a very strong constitution for such activities. if you have fish in the tub i don't know what you could add to it. just plants, maybe a few drops of bleach every week.
