# What Makes Water "Good" or "Bad"? w/ Eric Forrester - Ep 39

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Podcast: [Bonsai Builders Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bonsai-builders-podcast-7450806)
Published: 2026-05-20T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonsaibuilders/episodes/What-Makes-Water-Good-or-Bad--w-Eric-Forrester---Ep-39-e3jjq1q
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Duration seconds: 5131

## Resource

Addison and Eric are diving into the deep end for this one. Following up on their introduction to water chemistry for bonsai, they’ve hit the books and academic papers to answer one critical question: What actually makes water 'good' or 'bad' for your bonsai trees? In this episode, they break down the specific parameters they analyzed, compare real-world municipal water reports, and share the open questions still puzzling them. Plus, stick around until the end for practical, recommended setups to optimize your water treatment at home.

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