Slaked Lime also know as calcium hydroxide is vital to municipalities, as it is used for potable water softening pH, removal of heavy metals and impurities from drinking water. It serves to maintain the proper pH for most satisfactory coagulation conditions. In water softening, slaked lime is used to remove carbonate and non carbonates hardness from the water.
Advantages
Raise the pH level neutralising any acids
Actively kill bacteria and germs
Remove odour from water
Reducing corrosion of pipes and mains from acid waters