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Re: Phosphates (Aquatic Plants Digest V3 #1299)

To: Aquatic-Plants at actwin_com
Subject: Re: Phosphates (Aquatic Plants Digest V3 #1299)
From: erdoz1 <erdoz1 at wt_net>
Date: Sun, 26 Sep 1999 07:47:47 -0500
References: <199909250748.DAA20213 at actwin_com>

> <
>  It sounds like you have excess phosphates in your tank, and despite the
>  insistence of your water treatment reps, I suspect your tap water is the
>  source.  Many municipalities (including mine) ADD phosphate to tap water
>  because:  1) it is an effective corrosion inhibitor for metal pipes, and 2)
>  it is also helps prevent the formation of scale.  >>
>
> Mark, really? I know of localities using Alum (aluminum sulfate) for a few
> purposes... but phosphates? In what format? That is, as what compounds?
> Bob Fenner
>

My well water has 5 ppm phosphates by test kit and confirmed by water quality
lab.

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