replying to Ashton Crusher, L.O wrote:
Hello wrote:

On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 21:19:28 -0700, "SteveB"
I used to drain to the sanitary sewer but got tired of running the
hose that far (125 feet) so started just back washing into my back
yard grass. It doesn't leave any white spot or anything to speak of
and a minute with a garden hose takes care of the brownish backwash
material that is visible. Been doing that for 10 years with no
problems.



You are an IDIOT!! 10 years of toxic pool DE is harmful to humans,
wildlife, and pets. It is NOT untreated DE which is completely safe for
human consumption in water, and has been used for decades to control hard
shelled pests [roaches, ants, spiders, etc] in agriculture, poultry and
beef ranches. Pool DE that was left all over my property and that of most
of my Los Angeles neighbors contributed to our rabbits cancer, the
neighbors' rabbits epilepsy, and untold health risks to the birds, hawks,
and small animals that are struggling to stay alive and thrive amidst
LA's many pollutants.

Pool DE is NOT to be breathed or allowed to sit on the skin of any living
being! Safe disposal is ESSENTIAL and is not taken seriously enough by
pool owners. Do some research before you ASSume your 10 year old solution
is harmless....

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