Using Swimming Pool Water To Water Plants

By

smartfell-r

I see in the archives I answered this in August, 2008 that I've been using pool water for years to water my potted plants and lawn..Well just to reiterate, I am still doing it with NO problems! When I shock the pool, I don't use the water for 48 hours. Works great and instead of just dumping an overfull pool, it goes to good use and conserves water! Jim in Jax

By

hedera

Seriously Folks.....DO NOT WATER your garden with treated swimming pool water. Instantly kills everytime.

If you are having a water shortage may I suggest that you use your dish water (for those who wash dishes by hand), that is safe as long as you let it cool off. And, to keep the water where it is needed by the plants, MULCH around the plant bed, this allows the water to stay where it is needed, it does not evaporate, and makes better use of the water.

By

hedera

Yes, chlorine will kill them dead. Chlorine is bleach. I suggest you get new plants, and test the soil for any chlorine residue. I would also suggest that you talk to your neighbour about emptying his pool so that it doesn't ruin your garden next year.

I have a shortage of water at present and want to use my treated swimming pool water to water plants and trees. I am concerned that it may harm them. What thoughts do you have on this?