Tap Water for monthly flush?

[smokinjoe1952]

I am currently using distilled water and K-lite fertilizer for normal watering. I use a concentrated batch of K-lite, then mix to a concentration of 25 ppm N, which is used each time I water.

However, I use tap water to thoroughly flush the plants once each month. I flush right out of the faucet.

My question for this thread is: Is flushing with tap water OK once each month? I don't want to be adding more " bad stuff" than I am flushing out.

I have been buying gallon jugs of distilled water at the grocery store @ .99 cents each. I noticed that I can also buy RO water at only .39 if bought in 5 gal containers.

I would rather not hassle with it if you water experts think that tap water is OK for the monthly flush. I realize it may depend on what is in the water, so my municipal water dept. sent me a report. It appears that TDS is about 325. I can provide specific details from the water report if necessary.

I believe my most water quality sensitive plants a are couple Phrags and Paphs.


Thanks in advance for any feedback.

SJ