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In reply to the discussion: Workers dumping hydrogen peroxide into the Reflecting Pool this morning [View all]SusieCreamcheese
(56 posts)21. Come on . . .
Who is the bonehead who came up with the idea to use H202? I recently used it to help get rid of fungus gnats in my houseplants. The ratio for effective usage is 1 part H202 to 4 parts water. Do the math for the proper dilution in over 6 million gallons of water. To those who are worried about waterfowl, H202 in water breaks down very quickly, giving off lots of oxygen in the process. It is not harmful to animals and has no odor. The underlying problem here, which no one seems to have stated, is that the water source for the pool is the Potomac River. Years ago, they stopped using DC treated water due to the drought. Potomac water will always contain algae.
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Workers dumping hydrogen peroxide into the Reflecting Pool this morning [View all]
demmiblue
21 hrs ago
OP
No, that level of peroxide won't, but the few gallons poured in also won't kill algae.
hlthe2b
18 hrs ago
#37
Yes. Copper Sulfate is the general treatment. Did you think they had any expertise involved?
hlthe2b
18 hrs ago
#44
An Ozone Infusion Pump can clear lakes and will not harm waterfoul. If done right, it will protect them from pathogens.
TheBlackAdder
18 hrs ago
#34
aka/dba The Creature From the (now non-reflecting) Black (algae-infested) Lagoon
alterfurz
17 hrs ago
#46
Attacks Iran to distract from child rape business and STILL hasn't learned unintended consequences bite back
Attilatheblond
20 hrs ago
#9
no need for regular shock but proper chlorination would take care of this problem
Kali
18 hrs ago
#33
This is what happens with an ignorant and uneducated lot running the Government.
RedWhiteBlueIsRacist
18 hrs ago
#29