I've got my selection of Norton water stones. I brought my first razor to shave ready status.
With that said , I found a Norton oil stone from the 70's lying around the house in a box. The model is a UPB 8, dual stone, course/fine, dark gray/burnt brown.
The Norton website states that it is an economy stone, 8x2x1, aluminum oxide, they recommend the use of oil with this stone.

The questions; can I use this stone in the "water pond" system that I have set up, for the sharpening of my knives only; using water instead of oil ?
Is oil the only good option and will I benefit from the use of water?

Thanks,
John