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Forum: Beginner Gardening QuestionsReplies: 4, Views: 59
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cspista
Tarpon Springs, FL

February 8, 2010
11:29 PM

Post #7542902

I just get the house last year, the irrigation running with pump, and groundwater.
My new fruit trees, flowers start dying. Can I filter it?
jjconcepts
Milford, CT
(Zone 6a)

February 9, 2010
09:24 PM

Post #7545469

can you catch rainwater off the roof? plastic 55 gallon drums are often available at recyclers.. prett gheap too, otherwise throw some garbage cans under the downspowts.

do you use the salty water to drink?
cspista
Tarpon Springs, FL

February 10, 2010
12:10 AM

Post #7545903

Thanks jjconcept.
We not using groundwater to drinking.I'm very close to the see in Fl. just wanna joy my hobby, the fresh vegetables, fruits.I'm spend hundreds of dollars for tropical fruit trees, vine grapes, flowers. Everything is dying.I'm trying to catch rainwater, and put the trees in big canes.Now, around my house is full with different plastic garbage cans with trees, and under the roof for rainwater.Ugly!!!! This is a nice Neighborhood. I just stuck.
Thanks again Steve
jjconcepts
Milford, CT
(Zone 6a)

February 10, 2010
01:19 PM

Post #7547282

I am not sure, but i believe a reverse osmosis system may remove enough to make it potable.. probably depends on just how salty it is.. do you have well drilling companies you can call?

there is greco and haines http://www.grecoandhaines.com/

they are up here, but good people and may answer a few questions for you.
-joe-
cspista
Tarpon Springs, FL

February 11, 2010
11:09 AM

Post #7550276

Hi Joe, Thanks for the link, and answer.
I think the reverse osmosis system is good idea I guess this is a microscopic ion filter. I will make some calls.
Thanks again Steve

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