Bright blue to light purple water

[aylad]

I believe that magnesium in the water is generally what causes the purple color, although it's been awhile since anyone here had a problem with it. Do some searching through the forum on Magnesium, and I'll see if I can find the posts from the archives about it....and hopefully in the meantime one of the chemistry experts will stop by and advise you.

Janet

[waterbear]

I believe that magnesium in the water is generally what causes the purple color, although it's been awhile since anyone here had a problem with it. Do some searching through the forum on Magnesium, and I'll see if I can find the posts from the archives about it....and hopefully in the meantime one of the chemistry experts will stop by and advise you.

Janet

Janet, it's not magnesium (that's a normal part of water hardness along with calcium) buit manganese that colors the water pink to purple!

[aylad]

Janet, it's not magnesium (that's a normal part of water hardness along with calcium) buit manganese that colors the water pink to purple!

Ah, yes, thanks for catching that!!

Janet