Regeneration of silted, muddy water bodies Aquabel is a safe, natural, economic treatment to regenerate water bodies polluted by an excess of organic matter. It is a cost effective means (compared to dredging of rivers and lakes) of limiting the proliferation of algae / rooted plants) caused by excess nutrients in water. It also reduces the build up of silt and sediment, which can lead to river choking and flooding, and frees silted spawning grounds, encouraging fish reproduction (salmonidae). Aquabel is an effective solution for rapidly clearing muddy, turbid water, flocculating suspended mud and clay particles. It is a natural and safe calcium source for plant and fish life, and an effective pH buffer bringing water to a neutral, non toxic level. Prevents the formation of calcareous formations on river beds Improves zones which have suffered damage from the intensive use of liming (acidification)
Gypsum is used to amend certain types of treated wastewater, in order to reuse this water source for agricultural and landscape irrigation. Due to the varying chemical constituents which wastewater is composed of, laboratory analysis of both the soil and water will be made to ensure the wastewater is suitable for irrigation purposes, and this application is subject to local legislation and regulations due to the potential impact on human safety. Wherever it is possible to recycle this water source there are significant environmental benefits, as it reduces the requirement for naturally available water and also provides water which may be quite rich in mineral sources. Studies have indicated that crops irrigated via drip injected gypsum (in solution) on a daily basis showed improved crop yield with heavier fruits, in greater number.