Water blooms in a tank, a barrel for irrigation: 4 easy ways to get rid of algae, mud
Today, the widespread use of plumbing is common. It is very convenient, but quite an expensive pleasure for summer residents and gardeners. If a person needs about 80 liters of water per day for his needs, then, taking into account the existing vegetable garden, this figure rises significantly.
In the summer, the issue of watering the planted beds becomes especially relevant for summer residents and gardeners. Collection of rainfall will help to save money. This is a good money saving.
Rainwater is softer and healthier for plants. Such water can be used not only for irrigation, but also for household needs - cleaning, washing a car, dishes, etc. Naturally collected water is a great alternative to tap water. In case the collection tank is large, it will last for a long time.
Collecting natural water will not be difficult if you have the necessary capacity.
The downpipe with the help of a gutter must be extended to a tank installed directly next to a residential building or outbuilding from which it is planned to collect rainwater.
The only problem is keeping it clean. In the open state, under the rays of the sun, the water in the barrel begins to bloom, changing in color and filling with water insects. In the future, such water will be applicable only for irrigation (and that is not desirable).
To keep the water clean, care should be taken to keep the reservoir closed. There are other tricks on how to avoid blooming water in a barrel or bath.
1. The sun is the cause of water bloom. The cover can be made of galvanized steel. The material is comfortable to work with. The edges are folded to fit the container. In the place where the downpipe enters the container, it is necessary to cut a hole, the edges of the iron are bent at the base of the pipe with triangular ends.
2. Use lime to purify the water. Divide the 3rd table. tablespoons of slaked lime in a small jar of water and pour into a bath (150 liters), where the water turns green, with algae. After 1-3 days, you will see the walls and bottom of the tub or barrel. The water will become clear.
3. The neighbor simply throws the horseradish leaves into a container of water. But I haven't tried it. Therefore, I cannot say for sure whether it helps or not.
4. There is a way. For every 50 liters add 1-3 drops of Whiteness.
And what are you doing so that the water in the irrigation container is not colored? Thank you for your attention, please like it. Good luck!