What are the ill effects of drinking water treated with lime?

Is lime in well water bad for you?

Lime in well water can cause hard water issues, such as build-up in plumbing fixtures and appliances. It is not harmful to health when consumed in normal amounts but may affect the taste and texture of drinking water. Using a water softener or filtration system can help mitigate these effects.

What is the purpose of adding alum and lime in water treatment?

Alum (Aluminum Sulfate) is/was used to cause particles in water (mud) to coagulate and settle to the bottom to obtain clear water off the top. That is, it is used to make muddy or cloudy water clear as a first step in turning river water into drinking water. Nowadays, polymers are used instead. Some say that Alum causes alzeimers (1970's) but if that is true, the information was successfully hushed while most of America drank water treated with alum for decades. Lime is used to adjust the ph that is lowered by the alum. There is also a process using lime that actually removes hardness (calcium and magnesium) from drinking water obtained from limestone aquifers. This process is called Lime Soda Softening.

Can limestone clean water?

In terms of annual tonnage, lime ranks first among chemicals used in the treatment of potable and industrial water supplies. Lime is used by many municipalities to improve water quality, especially for water softening and arsenic removal. Indeed, the American Water Works Association has issued standards that provide for the use of lime in drinking water treatment.In water softening, hydrated lime is used to remove carbonate hardness from the water. Hardness caused by other calcium and magnesium salts, called noncarbonate hardness, is generally treated by means of the lime-soda process, which entails the precipitation of magnesium by lime. The co-produced calcium salt reacts with the soda ash to form a calcium carbonate precipitate. Lime enhanced softening can also be used to remove arsenic from water. Recent changes to the national drinking water standard for arsenic have increased the need for this treatment.Hydrated lime is widely used to adjust the pH of water to prepare it for further treatment. Lime is also used to combat "red water" by neutralizing the acid water, thereby reducing corrosion of pipes and mains from acid waters. The corrosive waters contain excessive amounts of carbon dioxide. Lime precipitates the CO2 to form calcium carbonate, which provides a protective coating on the inside of water mains.Lime is used in conjunction with alum or iron salts for coagulating suspended solids incident to the removal of turbidity from "raw" water. It serves to maintain the proper pH for most satisfactory coagulation conditions. In some water treatment plants, alum sludge is treated with lime to facilitate sludge thickening on pressure filters.By raising the pH of water to 10.5-11 through the addition of lime and retaining the water in contact with lime for 24-72 hours, lime controls the environment required for the growth of bacteria and certain viruses. This application of lime is utilized where "phenolic water" exists, because chlorine treatment tends to produce an unpalatable water due to the phenol present. This process, called "excess alkalinity treatment," also removes most heavy metals.One of the most common methods of removing silica from water is the use of dolomitic lime. The magnesium component of this lime is the active constituent in silica removal. Lime is also used to remove manganese, fluoride, organic tannins and iron from water supplies.Answered by:Gulzar Muhammad Qureshi, Balakot City, District Mansehra, Pakistan

Can water clean?

In terms of annual tonnage, lime ranks first among chemicals used in the treatment of potable and industrial water supplies. Lime is used by many municipalities to improve water quality, especially for water softening and arsenic removal. Indeed, the American Water Works Association has issued standards that provide for the use of lime in drinking water treatment.In water softening, hydrated lime is used to remove carbonate hardness from the water. Hardness caused by other calcium and magnesium salts, called noncarbonate hardness, is generally treated by means of the lime-soda process, which entails the precipitation of magnesium by lime. The co-produced calcium salt reacts with the soda ash to form a calcium carbonate precipitate. Lime enhanced softening can also be used to remove arsenic from water. Recent changes to the national drinking water standard for arsenic have increased the need for this treatment.Hydrated lime is widely used to adjust the pH of water to prepare it for further treatment. Lime is also used to combat "red water" by neutralizing the acid water, thereby reducing corrosion of pipes and mains from acid waters. The corrosive waters contain excessive amounts of carbon dioxide. Lime precipitates the CO2 to form calcium carbonate, which provides a protective coating on the inside of water mains.Lime is used in conjunction with alum or iron salts for coagulating suspended solids incident to the removal of turbidity from "raw" water. It serves to maintain the proper pH for most satisfactory coagulation conditions. In some water treatment plants, alum sludge is treated with lime to facilitate sludge thickening on pressure filters.By raising the pH of water to 10.5-11 through the addition of lime and retaining the water in contact with lime for 24-72 hours, lime controls the environment required for the growth of bacteria and certain viruses. This application of lime is utilized where "phenolic water" exists, because chlorine treatment tends to produce an unpalatable water due to the phenol present. This process, called "excess alkalinity treatment," also removes most heavy metals.One of the most common methods of removing silica from water is the use of dolomitic lime. The magnesium component of this lime is the active constituent in silica removal. Lime is also used to remove manganese, fluoride, organic tannins and iron from water supplies.Answered by:Gulzar Muhammad Qureshi, Balakot City, District Mansehra, Pakistan

Does honey in warm water reduce body fat?

No it doesn't - drinking honey warm water and lime will help flush toxins out of the body, to lose fat you have to excercise.

How do you help a saw thoat?

by drinking warm water or if you have a cough you can suck on a lime. because limes are stronger then lemons so it works faster.

What is the symbol for lime water?

The symbol for lime water is Ca(OH)2. Lime water is a saturated solution of calcium hydroxide in water.

How does lime in tap water affect skin?

Lime in tap water can have a drying effect on the skin, leading to irritation and potentially exacerbating skin conditions like eczema. It may also leave a residue on the skin, making it feel rough or sticky. Using a moisturizer after washing with lime-containing water can help mitigate these effects.

Is lime water acidic or alkaline?

Lime water is alkaline.

Is lime water alkaline?

Yes, lime water is alkaline.

What is the difference between slaked lime and lime water?

When you slake a lime an leave it for a few months, there will be a layer of water (providing you used a sufficient amount) ontop of the slaked lime putty. this water is limewater and is clear but contains tiny particles in suspension. The putty is what we refer to as slaked lime.

Does lime has calcium content?

yes it is found in lime yes it is found in lime.