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Can I use artesian well water on my garden?

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There is a rotten egg smell coming from the water flowing from my .  Is it okay to use this water on my garden?

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5 Responses to "Can I use artesian well water on my garden?"

  • Froggie says:
    August 13, 2010 at 11:09 pm
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    The rotten egg smell (sulphur) is typically from hard water with a high iron content. Usually the smell is stronger after use.
    It will not hurt your garden at all – mine has thrived for ten years. The only factor to beware of is the temperature of the water on shallow-rooted seedlings or new plantings. (Mine flows at 45 degrees F!)
    If that is the case for you also, use a shower spray attachment on the hose or a rain barrel system or cistern to collect and warm the water you use … it just isn’t as convenient.

  • Ben Mcleod says:
    August 13, 2010 at 11:09 pm
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    What rotten egg smell, how polluted is America?!
    I wouldn’t, tap water can be used, put it in a bucket a day in advance to evapourate the chlorine out of it

  • eight ball says:
    August 13, 2010 at 11:09 pm
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    Apparently you have what is commonly called sulfur water and it will be o.k. to irrigate with ,stink though it does!

  • onebear469 says:
    August 13, 2010 at 11:09 pm
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    should be fine

  • meanolmaw says:
    August 13, 2010 at 11:09 pm
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    that water will contribute to acidic soil… so be aware of it… check with a soil test as often as you can.. and adjust with lime what is too acidic…. some plants will absolutely love it, tho… oh, what luck!!… I’d love one on my property!!

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