Will soft water harm my trees?

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I live in drought-stricken CA,where we have water rationing.  My full grown trees need more water.  We save our shower water to use for flushing the toilet.  We have a water softener.  Can I use this soft water for my trees?  They are already stressed, I don't want to harm them.

B. Enne · Answer

Maybe these sites will help: http://vric.ucdavis.edu/pdf/fertilization_Householdwastewater.pdf http://www.better-lawn-care.com/lawn-watering-using-soft-water-for-irrigation.html#axzz3iNhFubwn https://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=fr&sl=en&tl=fr&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ehow.com%2Ffacts_7604458_soft-water-kill-plants-grass.html&anno=2 http://homeguides.sfgate.com/watering-garden-softened-water-38688.html

Carol · Answer

Thank you, b. enne. I have decided to not risk it. :)

Pat · Answer

just moved to Arizona where the water is very hard. We are putting in a water softener and the installer cant bypass the back yard sprinkler system. will the soft water harm my palms and cacti? Is using Potassium in place of salt any better?

Thanks

Pat

Thanks

Pat

Carol · Answer

Pat, I would not risk it. Surely there is a way to bypass, perhaps by using a bypass valve. We did that in my prior home but I will admit that it was a pain to have to go turn the valve (downstairs). It could be that the WS installer does not want the hassle, but I'm sure a plumber could do it. For the record, I would never be without my soft water, love it!

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