TJ... guess I missed the discussion on locking phosphorus with alum/hydrated lime. I knew it was used to settle suspended clay and to help clear water turbidity. My visibility is very good and I've never had a clay issue after the pond filled the first time.

I dont have a problem doing the treatment myself if I knew how much of each to use on approximately 1 acre foot of water (probably bit less).

Is it possible to use small amounts of hydrated lime or alum alone to get the same results? I have to assume at this point that an alum/HL treatment is not going to destroy the bottom of the pond's ecosystem?

Last edited by Mike Whatley; 06/20/19 04:32 AM.
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