The current sample was taken just after a heavy rain event so it's both as "murky as it can be" and likely not mixed well with the water that was already in the pond. My test was basically to confirm the possible treatment in the future and my opinion is that I will likely need more testing before I move forward.
My current plan is to continue the process on the grass/erosion control. If we catch a week or so of no rain I'll likely bottle another sample up and send it off to TX A&M for additional testing (confirming my previous baseline they tested) from 3/4 full to full pool. I'm guessing but my previous alkalinity level of 90 is now reduced.
PH test of the pond water bottle after the Alum was added was 5.0. If this plays out I'm likely going to have to add the Hydrated Lime to offset the big PH swing. I didn't test the PH before the test (should have).
This one goes in the plan your work....and work your plan. Very interesting results though.
