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Old 10-25-2023, 10:33 PM
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I was thinking that the water needs air. Many of the causes of root rot thrive in oxygen-poor environments. (i.e. Phytophthora, certain types of bacteria and fungus). I would not water your plants with it until you know what is causing the water to smell...just to be safe.
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