Question

if a real lake is 1,000,000 times bigger than our lake, how many kilograms of lime would be needed to cure the acidity problem?

Answer 1

This is really a tricky question to be answered as the size of the lake is not specified anywhere. lime usage ( quantity of lime and type of lime to be used) in lake for solving the acidity problem depends upon many factors, which are described as follows.

1. existing hydrogen ion concentration, alkalinity, and hardness
2.acidity and chemistry of bed mud
3.water quality and temperature
4. desired hydrogen ion concentration and target water quality
5.density and kinds of aquatic plants
6.type, purity, and particle size of the rock
7.volume and flushing rate

The typical application rate for acidic waters is 1-2 tons of agricultural stone (CaCO3 ) per surface acre for the initial liming. If necessary, consultants will use pc models or small-scale laboratory tests to estimate stone dose rates for lake owners.