Is Water Tank Overflow Safe To Use On Vegetables?

Question From: 
Peter Moxom in  Mount Marshall,  Mount Marshall QLD

 

Nature of problem: 
We collect overflow from our water tanks in the 1000 litre plastic water cubes. Sometimes the water goes green. Is it safe to use this water on out vegetable garden?

 

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vegetables

 

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Answer: Hi Peter,  Assuming that this is roof water and that you don’t live in an area with industrial air pollution, it should be OK. The green colour is irelevant.   Don