Hi Vic. If the water has as much calcium content as you say, it may be detrimental over a long term of use. Is this same water used in your home and/or tortoise facility? If so, you will probably need to install a water softener to remove the calcium or your pipes and appliances will become clogged with it, just as arteries get clogged when there is too much cholesterol in the bloodstream.

I would be more concerned with damage to your pipes and appliances in the short term than to the animals, but it would probably be good to "soften" most of the water you use and leave one or two sources of unsoftened water which could be used when desired such as for irrigating lawn or grassy areas and watering plants, etc.

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