Sealing Ponds and Lakes with Bentonite
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- January 25, 2022
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Overview
Some Texas subsoils allow rapid seepage of water from ponds, lakes or reservoirs. Bentonite can be applied to stop seepage. This leaflet explains the blanket, mixed blanket, and sprinkle methods of bentonite application and includes methods to determine the required amounts. (6 pages)
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