Would You Pass My Water?

Nick-H · Apr 22nd, 2005, 13:53

Sorry about the old joke

Here's an analysis of my tap water which comes from a bore hole in the garden. I do not drink it. I use it for washing, for washing clothes and utensils ---I suppose everything except cooking and drinking..

I'm curious as to what those with a scientific knowledge have to say...

Turbidity 3.0 NTU
Colour 13 Hazen [it is yellowish]
Totals Disolved Solids 2720 mg/Ltr
pH 7.9
Total hardness (asCaCO3) 839.3 mg/ltr
Calcium as Ca 153.1 mg/Ltr
Magnesium (as Mg) 111.7 mg/Ltr
Chlorides (as Cl) 974.7 mg/Ltr
Total Alkalinity 541.6 mg/Ltr
Total Iron (as Fe) 0.27 mg/Ltr
Flouride (as F) 1.1 mg/Ltr
Sulphate (as SO4) 181.2 mg/Ltr
Nitrate (as NO3) 11.05 mg/Ltr

Unfortunately there is no information about living creatures in it.

washtec · Apr 22nd, 2005, 13:57

You think anything could live in that water...

Nick-H · Apr 22nd, 2005, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by washtec

You think anything could live in that water...

Oh, I'm sure something does ...and I don't suppose my stomach acid would do it much harm!

readmymind · Apr 22nd, 2005, 15:14

i did a quick google search and found this page for us national primary drinking water regulations. don't know if you'll find it helpful or not. have a nice day !

http://www.epa.gov/safewater/mcl.html

SydneyKate · Apr 22nd, 2005, 15:15

Yes, you are right, the information I would be interested in would be contamination by coliform bacteria, which would imply contact with domestic sewage/animal manure source etc.

Nick-H · Apr 22nd, 2005, 15:36

Thanks for the link. It's all so scientific! but at least it gives some indication of what does what.

One day I'll try and get an analysis of the lifeforms done.

Bigzero · Apr 22nd, 2005, 16:04

my head is spinning.... sometimes ignorance is bliss!!

Nick-H · Apr 22nd, 2005, 16:58

Yep: I can agree with that

Elsewhere it has been said "If you drink that you will die. Within 70 years."
As that would take me to 120+ I'm thinking of marketing the stuff

lonelyaztec · Apr 22nd, 2005, 17:25

Nick,

Where did u get all the technical jargon regarding the water that comes from a hole in ur garden ??

Nick-H · Apr 22nd, 2005, 20:01

I took it to a place in Spencer Plaza that sells purifiers and offers analysis.

Shaktipalooza · Apr 22nd, 2005, 23:15

Nick-H - How much did it cost to do the analysis?

When we actually make the move to India I'll be doing a fair bit of water analyzing myself. This guy is a really good reference for the do-it-yourselfer. I'll be buying quite a few books from the site.

Your water and You

Nick-H · Apr 23rd, 2005, 01:00

It was about R220, I think. I took a couple of litres in. The place basically does the Aquaguard stuff. I'm disappointed that they didn't cover the micro-organisms, but I haven't been back since, and with drinking water at R35 for 25Ltr, I've gone off the idea of buying a fancy machine.

If you want further contact details, PM me.

Thanks for the link, I'll check it out tomorrow

crvlvr · Apr 23rd, 2005, 01:06

Nick is right. Bottled water is less expensive than buying an RO filter in India and using it. Plus, the water is India ruins the RO memberanes in no time and filters waste a lot of water In the old days you could just boil the water and drink it.. Today the contaminents in ground water in India cannot be boiled off.. Knowing our indian comapnies. it might be a good idea to test even bottled water once in a while..

eater · Apr 23rd, 2005, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

It was about R220, I think. I took a couple of litres in. thanks for the link, I'll check it out tomorrow

Just a couple of comments....it costs about $20 / $25 (Canadian) to carry out a full private-well-water analysis in Ottawa....

Also, the lab doing the analysis should provide u with normal / acceptable concentrations of contents (MAC = maximum acceptable concentration),.... for example, MAC for fluoride (F) in Canada is 1.5mg/L and....... so on.

I believe the lab wpould need about 100ml of water to carry out the tests....maybe 500mls, .....2 L seems too much.

Link: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hecs-sesc/water/dwgsup.htm

Nick-H · Apr 23rd, 2005, 12:14

Hello Eater, The lab did give desirable/tolerable levels as well as the results: but I was too lazy to type it!

Apr 22nd, 2005, 13:53	#1
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,905	Would You Pass My Water? Sorry about the old joke Here's an analysis of my tap water which comes from a bore hole in the garden. I do not drink it. I use it for washing, for washing clothes and utensils ---I suppose everything except cooking and drinking.. I'm curious as to what those with a scientific knowledge have to say... Turbidity 3.0 NTU Colour 13 Hazen [it is yellowish] Totals Disolved Solids 2720 mg/Ltr pH 7.9 Total hardness (asCaCO3) 839.3 mg/ltr Calcium as Ca 153.1 mg/Ltr Magnesium (as Mg) 111.7 mg/Ltr Chlorides (as Cl) 974.7 mg/Ltr Total Alkalinity 541.6 mg/Ltr Total Iron (as Fe) 0.27 mg/Ltr Flouride (as F) 1.1 mg/Ltr Sulphate (as SO4) 181.2 mg/Ltr Nitrate (as NO3) 11.05 mg/Ltr Unfortunately there is no information about living creatures in it. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Apr 22nd, 2005, 13:57	#2
washtec Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: new york Posts: 8	Creatures. You think anything could live in that water...

Apr 22nd, 2005, 15:14	#4
readmymind curious soul Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: california Posts: 137	i did a quick google search and found this page for us national primary drinking water regulations. don't know if you'll find it helpful or not. have a nice day ! http://www.epa.gov/safewater/mcl.html __________________ *~ everything is right for it's place and time ~*

Apr 22nd, 2005, 16:04	#7
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,453	my head is spinning.... sometimes ignorance is bliss!! __________________ miles to go.... Bigzero's Photo Gallery

Apr 22nd, 2005, 17:25	#9
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,408	Nick, Where did u get all the technical jargon regarding the water that comes from a hole in ur garden ?? __________________ Aztec My photoblog

Apr 22nd, 2005, 15:15	#5
SydneyKate Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 77	Yes, you are right, the information I would be interested in would be contamination by coliform bacteria, which would imply contact with domestic sewage/animal manure source etc.

Apr 22nd, 2005, 15:36	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,905	Thanks for the link. It's all so scientific! but at least it gives some indication of what does what. One day I'll try and get an analysis of the lifeforms done.

Apr 22nd, 2005, 16:58	#8
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,905	Yep: I can agree with that Elsewhere it has been said "If you drink that you will die. Within 70 years." As that would take me to 120+ I'm thinking of marketing the stuff

Apr 22nd, 2005, 20:01	#10
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,905	I took it to a place in Spencer Plaza that sells purifiers and offers analysis.

Apr 22nd, 2005, 23:15	#11
Shaktipalooza Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland Oregon USA Posts: 895	Nick-H - How much did it cost to do the analysis? When we actually make the move to India I'll be doing a fair bit of water analyzing myself. This guy is a really good reference for the do-it-yourselfer. I'll be buying quite a few books from the site. Your water and You

Apr 23rd, 2005, 01:00	#12
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,905	It was about R220, I think. I took a couple of litres in. The place basically does the Aquaguard stuff. I'm disappointed that they didn't cover the micro-organisms, but I haven't been back since, and with drinking water at R35 for 25Ltr, I've gone off the idea of buying a fancy machine. If you want further contact details, PM me. Thanks for the link, I'll check it out tomorrow

Apr 23rd, 2005, 01:06	#13
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,474	Nick is right. Bottled water is less expensive than buying an RO filter in India and using it. Plus, the water is India ruins the RO memberanes in no time and filters waste a lot of water In the old days you could just boil the water and drink it.. Today the contaminents in ground water in India cannot be boiled off.. Knowing our indian comapnies. it might be a good idea to test even bottled water once in a while..

Apr 23rd, 2005, 12:14	#15
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,905	Hello Eater, The lab did give desirable/tolerable levels as well as the results: but I was too lazy to type it!

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