Flocculating agent for clarifying the water of man-made static water bodies
A method is described for clarifying man-made static water bodies in which polyaluminum silicate sulfate is added to the water of the water body. Superior flocculation is achieved through the use of polyaluminum silicate sulfate which results in cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing water at a lower cost and with less waste material. Polyaluminum silicate sulfate is also available in a dry form which makes transport and storage easier and less costly. The effect of adding polyaluminum silicate sulfate is a cleaner, clearer, sparkling water body.
1. A method of treating water in a man-made static water body, comprising:
adding a quantity of polyaluminum silicate sulfate to the water in said man-made static water body sufficient to reduce algae growth and decrease suspended solids.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the suspended solids comprise organic matter.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the organic matter comprises algae, bacteria and protozoa.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the suspended solids comprise inorganic matter.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the inorganic matter comprises phosphorus and metals.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polyaluminum silicate sulfate is added on a regular periodic basis.
7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising maintaining the pH of the water at a pre-selected range through use of a compound other than polyaluminum silicate sulfate prior to adding the polyaluminum silicate sulfate.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of buffered hydrochloric acid and buffered sulfuric acid.
9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the pre-selected range for the pH of the water is maintained between 6.0 and 11.0.
10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the pre-selected range for the pH of the water is maintained between 7.0 and 8.5.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the water is recirculated within the man-made static water body.
12. The method of claim 1 , wherein decreasing suspended solids is achieved by precipitating out the suspended solids and causing precipitated material to form.
13. The method of claim 12 , further comprising the removal of the precipitated material through filtering.
14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the filtering is continuous.
15. The method of claim 1 , wherein the man-made static water body is selected from the group consisting of a swimming pool, a wading pool, a spa, a hot tub, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a decorative pond, a rock garden and a fountain.
16. The method of claim 1 , wherein water temperature is between 0° C. and 20° C.
17. The method of claim 1 , wherein water temperature is between 20° C. and 100° C.
18. A method of treating water in a man-made static water body comprising:
a) adding a compound to the water which maintains the pH of the water in a pre-selected range;
b) adding a quantity of polyaluminum silicate sulfate to the water sufficient to reduce algae growth and precipitate suspended solids; and
c) clarifying the water by removing precipitate.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the polyaluminum silicate sulfate is added on a regular periodic basis and the pH of the water is maintained between 6.5 and 10.0.
20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the suspended solids are phosphorus and organic matter.