We are using a municipal water source and still have problems with algae. Wouldn’t the chlorine used in the water help reduce this problem?
Municipal water sources use sequestering agents that keep hardness minerals and iron in suspension. These agents coat the pipes in the distribution system with a glass like substance that keeps the pipes from scaling, however, the agents are polyphosphates and they can cause microbial growth. Solution: There is no real good solution. Phosphates are hard to remove from water once they are added. The best solution would be to use copper ionization to help control algae growth by applying enough copper to keep the algae in a controlled state. Spraying affected areas with an ozone disinfection spray would also help control the algae, mold, mildew, and fungus.
