Hua Hin Tap Water Quality / Hydroponics

[alekth85]

Hello,

 

In most of the world doing hydroponics with tap water is fine, but this being Thailand... I gotta ask... is Thai tap water (hua hin, bo fai area) OK for growing vegetables?

 

I was taking water from a machine (the one that you put in 1 baht coins) for a while, for my dog, and leaving it in transparent jug in front of the house. After 3 days or so, there was brown sediment (i would guess, rust), and the water generally was brownish, greenish color after 3 days.

 

So it would seem that the best option is tap water, but not sure.

 

Thanks.

 

[skills32]

The water colour is due to algae which is every where especially after rain.
The sediment is probably from the air and/or rain.

Tap water should be fine for your dog.

Tap water should be boiled for human consumption.

 

[MrJ2U]

8 minutes ago, skills32 said:

Tap water should be boiled for human consumption.

I'd stick to bottled water in Thailand.

 

Tap water for your dog.