Aquaponics Digest - Mon 09/24/01 



Message   1: Water Quality
             from bbergin@webtv.net

Message   2: Iron in well water
             from "gutierrez-lagatta" 


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Subject: Water Quality
From:    bbergin@webtv.net
Date:    Mon, 24 Sep 2001 00:12:29 -0500 (CDT)

My well water is chorinated and fitered.but still has some iron oxide
and chlorine in it.  I was wondering how pure it has to be for aqua
phonic use ?  Also if anyone has a rust problem I could share my filter
discoveries , it took me a while to clear up our well water without
spending  tons of money on ready made equipment.  My family and myself
endured rusty water for about nine years.  After that I would help
anyone break free from that mess.  That experience has created a real
interest in water quality and water in me.  In my spare time what there
is , I am trying to learn all I can about water.  I dont have all the
answers, but I will share anything that I have found out on the subject
with anyone . Any sugestions would be sincerely appreciated.  Bill B.

Have a Great Day



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Subject: Iron in well water
From:    "gutierrez-lagatta" 
Date:    Mon, 24 Sep 2001 01:16:37 -0500

Bill,

You should have your water tested for suitability for
hydroponics/aquaponics.  Ted suggested Hydrogardens, you can also send
samples to Scott's Laboratories or another outfit in Athens, Ga.

Please do share your experiences on removing iron from well water.
That is a major problem in Alabama and I'm sure in other parts of the
world.  In addition to being unsuitable for irrigation, the iron plugs
emmitters and supply lines.

Adriana

> My well water is chorinated and fitered.but still has some iron
oxide
> and chlorine in it.  I was wondering how pure it has to be for aqua
> phonic use ?  Also if anyone has a rust problem I could share my
filter
> discoveries , it took me a while to clear up our well water without
> spending  tons of money on ready made equipment.

>

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