Is the water safe?

[Miss Lydia]

Ok they like to dive deep though. Oh well they will just have to survive! Lol I think it is because it is stagnant. Thanks for all your help

I wouldn't use water that is stagnant may have bacteria in it that could harm them at such a young age.

 

[Mccluckers]

Thanks miss lydia

 

[Sfraker]

If the water stored in the header tank is not safe for you to drink then it is not safe for the ducks. They can and will drink the water they swim and play in. If you use the header tank water enough it should not be stagnant and should be safe for them. But if it sits in the tank for a while before use you should not put them in it.

The same is true for any water system. Let the water run before you get a drink. Water that sat in the pipes or in your hot water tank without being refreshed is not good drinking water.

I'm happy to hear you are thinking about your ducks and being so careful. Sounds like they have a good home.

 

[Mccluckers]

Haha I worry about their care so much I am surprised I do anything with them at all!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Haha I worry about their care so much I am surprised I do anything with them at all!!

They are in good hands.

why can't they just swim and play in your tub? mine did very easy to clean after .

 

[Mccluckers]

Because the water is from a header tank! Silly That is what we have been discussing the whole thread!! Lol

 

[Miss Lydia]

Because the water is from a header tank! Silly That is what we have been discussing the whole thread!! Lol

you use stagnant water in your tub you bathe in?

 

[Mccluckers]

It is not completely stagnant. When we use some water more come in to the tank. That is a different system to the kitchen

 

[Sfraker]

@Miss Lydia Look up a header tank system. It is a tank in your attic/loft that you pump water into, it then sits until you turn on the tap. Generally they are used for toilets, washing machines, etc... Depending on what all they are hooked up to and how frequently that water is used it can go stagnant on you. Usually they are harvesting rain water to use in the tank so it has not been filtered or cleaned for drinking use.

http://www.gslplumbers.com/our-services/sustainable-water-systems/header-tank-system

@Mccluckers where are you located? I would love to have a header tank system. I'm just not sure if they would be worth the investment in my area.

 

[Mrs.H]

@Miss Lydia
 Look up a header tank system.  It is a tank in your attic/loft that you pump water into, it then sits until you turn on the tap.  Generally they are used for toilets, washing machines, etc...  Depending on what all they are hooked up to and how frequently that water is used it can go stagnant on you.  Usually they are harvesting rain water to use in the tank so it has not been filtered or cleaned for drinking use. 

http://www.gslplumbers.com/our-services/sustainable-water-systems/header-tank-system

Good to know......