Water quality

[TonyGr]

Hello again!

So, I found a new watersource. Old, abandoned, remote cottage with underground cistern (no fancy plastic water tank, just traditional cement or similar material) that collects rain water. Water color is a liiiiittle bit yellowish/brownish. Looks clear, no visible mud or moss etc. Smells ok, maybe a bit earthy. Finally water pH is about 8.0-8.2 and has about 335 ppm. Do you think its ok to use it for watering (after lowering the Ph)? Thanks in advance and stay safe!

 

[Mustang92]

Just be carefull of lime from cement, maybe bottle some and try it on a plant first for week or buy a well water testing kit if your really worried. But in theory it should be good if it was old cistern.

 

[Olderfart]

335ppm is a tad high. You would be better off finding lower if you can. I went with lake and stream water here due to the same problem with our cistern water.

 

[TonyGr]

Thanks for your answers!