"Gail Futoran" wrote in message
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I also handle muck-ridden pond filter materials
bare-handed with no problems. I'm not sure I'd
use any extracted pond or tank water on vegetables
close to harvest, but I'll put the water everyone
else. My roses especially enjoy a good dose
of fish muck.
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This year, I drained half of my water and cleaned the mulm from the bottom
of the pond with my bare hands, and I have turned out OK.

BV.