River Water

[kathy0101]

We live near a small Tailwater River(feed by large lake).Mainly trout in the river. Would River Water (45 degree or so) be advisable to use to continuously trickle into the pond vs duing a water change? Just wondering your opinion on possible problems with introducing river water to pond. Thank you.

[miguynmkoi]

If your river runs clean sounds like a good deal.  Has anyone ever tested the water in rivers or creeks?

We have a creek near us but I wouldn't use that water because it goes through a few cities and storm drains empty into it.  I see fish and frogs and bird life but still too iffy.