Swimming pool water and plants (forum)

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Hi All,

We have just purchased a 'blow up' swimming pool which holds 3000L of water.
When we are finnished with the water we would like to put it on our vegie/fruit tree garden.
Is this a good idea? We will need to put chemicals in the water,we haven't yet but we'll have to.
My question is should we use salt or chlorine?.
If we used either of these then we waited for a period of time, say a month, would the water then be ok to use?

Thanks
Jodie

Time: 10th December 2009 11:30am

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Diana says...
Hi Tiggerbow,
I think salt will never be OK, it will only get more concentrated with time. Chlorine at a concentration that's OK to swim in / drink is fine, the dissolved gas does leave the water over time (it would be OK straight away anyway I'm sure). A day ought to do it (as in when you fill an aquarium, if you aren't using water conditioner).

Diana

Time: 10th December 2009 1:39pm

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Tiggerbow says...
Hi Diana,
Thanks so much for your reply.
It makes alot of sense.
That puts my mind at rest as I was loathe to 'waste' 3000L of water !
Your help is appreciated : o )

Time: 10th December 2009 1:43pm

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Brad says...
Hi Jodie,

I'd be cautious with both types of pool water on fruit/vegies. As I understand it, both types of pool chlorinate the water - just different 'salts' are used. Chlorine is a bleach. I don't think plants like it and you risk burning them. Someone with more expertise may know whether the concentration is low enough that you don't need to worry or some dilution will make it safe.

I would risk it on lawn, however. Especially if its the end of summer with rain later. I'd expect any damage to bounce back come spring.

Time: 10th December 2009 7:00pm

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