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I have a similar problem where I live close to the Mississippi river. The tap water is very bad for plants here, and after testing it and finding high sodium and magnesium levels and high pH, we use an RO filter for all of our consumable water. (3 people, 2 dogs, 30 bonsai) I live up north so I wouldn't use nearly as much water as a Texan. I have had a lot of people tell me that if you can drink it, it is fine (??!??), or if it is municipal tap water it is fine. This doesn't make sense to me, as I know that water quality and pH definitely affects plant growth. Plus, filtered water makes the best tea !

2-Jul-2006	#2
dtree bonsaiTALK Adept Join Date: Sep-2004 Location: St. Paul Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 238	I have a similar problem where I live close to the Mississippi river. The tap water is very bad for plants here, and after testing it and finding high sodium and magnesium levels and high pH, we use an RO filter for all of our consumable water. (3 people, 2 dogs, 30 bonsai) I live up north so I wouldn't use nearly as much water as a Texan. I have had a lot of people tell me that if you can drink it, it is fine (??!??), or if it is municipal tap water it is fine. This doesn't make sense to me, as I know that water quality and pH definitely affects plant growth. Plus, filtered water makes the best tea !