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Run-off Water Feed
In the UK ( South East) we have a drought situation. It occurred to me that
a minimum of pipework would be required in order to direct the rainwater downpipe from next door's garage roof, which currently drains harmlessly into my garden, such that it would drain into my 13 x 10 foot pond. Nothing exotic in it, just goldfish, frogs and their tadpoles. Pond is about 8 years old. It seems far easier to fill the pond in this way. I appreciate that in heavy rain it would certainly overflow back into the garden. Any problems I should look out for? Part of the reason is to avoid using tapwater, which I read is not perhaps the best for the pond. Any advice appreciated. Nao |
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Run-off Water Feed
Hi Naomi
It sounds simple but you've no idea what the rain water's mixing with on the garage roof prior to draining into your pond - i.e. metals, felt lining or asbestos etc... I'd drain into a barrel first & then test the water before putting it into the pond David "Naomi" wrote in message ... In the UK ( South East) we have a drought situation. It occurred to me that a minimum of pipework would be required in order to direct the rainwater downpipe from next door's garage roof, which currently drains harmlessly into my garden, such that it would drain into my 13 x 10 foot pond. Nothing exotic in it, just goldfish, frogs and their tadpoles. Pond is about 8 years old. It seems far easier to fill the pond in this way. I appreciate that in heavy rain it would certainly overflow back into the garden. Any problems I should look out for? Part of the reason is to avoid using tapwater, which I read is not perhaps the best for the pond. Any advice appreciated. Nao |
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