Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 21:03:29 +0100 From: Phil Wilson <cp@pwilson.demon.co.uk> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg1621$foo@default> Subject: Re: Conversion of tap water?
In message <3558322B.41C6@cs.bham.ac.uk>, Elliot Smith
<e.smith@cs.bham.ac.uk> writes
>I'm a newcomer to CPs, and live in the West Midlands (UK). So far, I've
>been able to collect enough rainwater to give to my seedlings, but a
>long hot summer might stop this. I'm also slightly worried about
>invasion by weeds, algae etc. that might stray into my rainwater
>containers.
>
>My question: is there a relatively cheap way to make tap water suitable
>for CPs? For example, is there something similar to the stuff you can
>buy to convert tap water into pond water suitable for aquatic life? Does
>boiling help at all? Or should I just buy distilled water in bulk? Also,
>what is it in tap water which actually harms CPs?
>
Elliot,
As far as I know the water in Birmingham is piped in from the Welsh
mountains and is actually quite soft. While it is not quite as good as
rain water (the water company no doubt add other chemicals) it should
not do your plants any harm.
Regards,
-- Phil Wilson
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