Compare CAL~FLO® to Alternative

CAL~FLO®

• Precise application (reduces feed rate)

• Low maintenance

• No dust

• Nonhazardous

• Complete solution to control pH, hardness, and alkalinity – CAL~FLO® flattens your water curve to deliver straight-line predictable results both coming into and out of your plant

• Dissolves on contact, no settling in rapid mix, finished water lines, or sludge basins

Dry Lime

• Clogs feed lines and settles to the bottom of tanks

• Inaccurate chemical dosing

• Requires constant maintenance, higher rehabilitation costs, and higher replacement cost

• Dust covers almost every working surface of equipment and chemical room

• Poor mixing in wastewater sludge basins leads to settling and higher plant maintenance

Liquid Caustic

• Causes burns and is extremely dangerous to handle (hazardous chemical classification)

• Has feed problems in cold temperatures (can gel in pumps)

• Erratic pricing; more expensive on average

• Treats pH only and adds additional sodium to the water

Magnesium Hydroxide

• More expensive

• Slower reaction time

• Less raw material supply

Costs Reduced/Eliminated through CAL~FLO®

• Chemical costs

• Safety incident costs

• Plant maintenance costs

• Water system maintenance costs

• Compliance costs

CAL~FLO® pricing is stable and predictable, unlike the ebb and flow of typical liquid caustic costs. Based on the average price of caustic over 5 years, CAL~FLO® is approximately $100/ton cheaper. Combining that with CAL~FLO®’s feed rate reduction produces a formula to safely control the long-term budgeting costs of your municipality or organization.