Water Filtration & Treatment
Plants need clean water for good health. If you expose your plants to contaminated water, the consequences can be more severe than you can imagine. Not only can their growth be affected, but the consumable plant products may also end up being contaminated, putting your health at risk.
How to get the appropriate water quality for your plants?
It is not advisable to use tap water because it often contains substances like chlorine and sodium, which may be detrimental to the plant’s health. While these substances don’t harm humans, they can be dangerous for your plants and even your hydroponic systems .This is the reason why unfiltered tap water can cause damage to plant roots. It can also slow down your plants’ growth and cause salt and calcium deposition in your hydroponic system.
The solution is to treat your water to keep contaminants from going inside your system. It is best to start with pure water as that lets you have a clean slate if you look at things from a nutrient standpoint. This way, you can implement a more accurate nutrient dosing schedule.
How to treat your water for optimal plant growth?
The most effective method to filter your water is reverse osmosis . It can reduce your PPM by as much as 99%! In reverse osmosis, water is passed through two filters. One is a sediment filter and, the other is a semi-permeable membrane to filter out tiny particles.
Other water purification methods include sediment filters, dechlorinators, electrolyzed water systems for commercial growers, water solutions, and conditioners.
Reverse osmosis reduces:
- Chlorine
- Chloramines (with upgraded KDF filter)
- Sediment & dirt
- 94-99%+ of TDS Levels
Dechlorinators reduce:
- Sediment & dirt
- Chlorine
- Chloramines (with upgraded KDF filter)
- Not meant to lower PPM count
If you are confused about which hydroponic filter is right for you, you can read our water filter buying guide. You can also reach out to our experts at 866-GRO-INDR.
