Using Pond Dye in Potable Water

More and more pond owners are using their pond water as their source for water indoors.  With the proper filtration system your pond water can successfully be used.  However, you will also want to be cautious of the products you are using to treat your pond.

Most pond maintenance products can be used even if you are pulling your pond water for your source of indoor water.  Always be sure to read complete label instructions before assuming though.  The most common question we get in the office is when pond owners are using pond dye and their drinking water, wash water, and bath water has a tint to it.

 In this case there are two questions you should ask yourself:

1. Am I using too much pond dye for my size pond?  If you are using too much the dye will be so concentrated that even the chlorination in your filtration system may not completely get rid of the dye.  All of Sanco’s pond dyes are safe for potable water with the exception of Black Out.  So even if your indoor water is a little blue, it is not going to harm you. Be sure you have the size of your pond properly measured so that you can accurately dose your pond.
2. Is there something wrong with the filtration system?  If you are still having trouble after you have adjusted the amount of pond dye I would try calling the manufacturer of your filtration system.  More than likely, if your filtration system was faulty you will have other symptoms besides just the blue tint in your water like a different taste or an odor. 

There are some water treatment steps to follow:  These are just recommendations.  If you are considering a home water treatment solution you should consult with a water treatment specialist at a certified dealership.

• Have water tested for contaminants
• Remove particles like fine sand and clay with a mechanical filter
• Treat bacteria with chlorination
• Remove odor causing substances with chlorination or activated carbon
• Remove insoluble iron with a mechanical filter, water softener, an oxidizing filter, or a chlorinator followed by a mechanical filter depending on the amounts of iron
• Water softener
• Neutralizing filter
• Use an activated carbon filter to remove organic chemicals, pesticides, and radon
• Use a reverse osmosis unit or distiller to remove heavy metals

For more information on Sanco’s pond maintenance products contact our helpful staff.