Originally Posted by One Ayed Jack
Hi guys. We just had some agricultural powdered lime added to our pond. It was a couple of tons in a little bigger than a quarter acre pond. It was done on the recommendation from a pond maintenance company in my area. My question is, when can my kids swim in the pond again? I want to be sure it's safe for them to do so.

Thanks in advance!

If it was Calcium carbonate your good to go. If it was like stated above hydrated lime you may want to test the water first. It can be very concentrated and will burn you.

Cheers Don.

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