GETTING WATER DOWN
If you’ve been lowering pH and applying gypsum year after year, you’ve probably noticed the side effects — harder soils, reduced infiltration, more runoff, and increased watering needs.
This is soil cementation, made worse by repeated acid and gypsum use. Over time, these conditions allow harmful bacteria and biofilms to thrive, blocking oxygen, nutrients, and water movement through the root zone.
Research from UC Davis confirms what we see in the field: as acidified minerals concentrate and evaporate, they re-form into dense, insoluble crystals that even strong acids can’t dissolve. These crystals restrict infiltration and trap nutrition, water, and oxygen — the very things plants need to stay healthy.
WaterSOLV™ formulations convert insoluble salts into usable nutrients, detoxify sodium, and break down biofilms that prevent water and oxygen flow. This restores infiltration, balances the soil environment, and promotes consistent hydration and nutrient availability.
The results are measurable — healthier, more uniform crops, improved heat tolerance, and up to 15% less water use, all while eliminating the need for gypsum and harsh acids. WaterSOLV™ is safer, more sustainable, and more efficient, delivering immediate and lasting returns for any soil type, from sand to clay.
"Evaporative salts of strong acids, are NOT dissolved by strong acids"
~UC Davis
The WaterSOLV Advantage
Our approach treats the root of the problem — the chemistry and biology of the soil and irrigation system — instead of just the symptoms. With WaterSOLV™, you get:
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Conversion of insoluble salts into plant-available, high-grade nutrition, including amino acids and glycolates.
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Liberation of bound nutrients, restored infiltration and clear pathways for water, nutrients and oxygen to reach the root zone.
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Disassociation of harmful complexes (chlorides, sodium, calcium, iron) and detoxification of sodium’s damaging impact — all without relying on large volumes of acids or gypsum.
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Sustainable, efficient improvements in soil function, turf vitality, water use and input cost control.
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Why It Matters
By addressing soil structure, chemical locks and microbial imbalances, you shift from “watering to flush” to “watering to nourish.” Instead of battling buildup and bypassing performance, you enable your turf or landscape to perform at its best — with improved hydration, nutrient uptake, root strength and longevity.
