SHELL & MUSSEL SOLUTIONS WaterSOLV™
Dissolve, Convert, and Prevent Biological Shell Issues
Invasive shell-forming organisms such as Quagga and Zebra mussels create more than a maintenance issue—they generate calcareous blockages, restrict hydraulic flow, accelerate corrosion, and reduce overall system efficiency. These deposits are often reinforced by biofilms and mineral scaling, making conventional acid treatments inconsistent and short-lived. WaterSOLV™ applies a controlled, continuous chemical strategy that penetrates biological barriers, solubilizes calcium carbonate structures, and converts shell mass into plant-available calcium. The result is restored flow dynamics, improved system performance, and long-term prevention rather than temporary removal.
Targeted Shell Dissolution
WaterSOLV™ continuously injected CURATIVE chemistry gradually dissolves calcareous shells (e.g., Quagga, Zebra, Asian mussels) and converts them into soluble calcium for plant uptake — eliminating shell buildup without adding scale-forming solids back into soil or irrigation systems.
System Protection & Line Performance
Our process maintains clear lines and fully operational emitters by suppressing corrosion and reducing the toxicity of sodium and chloride, while liberating bound nutrients that support soil and vegetation health.
Biofilm & Microbial Barrier Management
In some systems, microbial biofilms can inhibit chemical access and repel water and acids. WaterSOLV™ BC breaks down these barriers, enabling CURATIVE chemistry to reach and dissolve shells more effectively.
Nutrient & Soil Health Benefits
Unused WaterSOLV™ CURATIVE increases available nutrients and improves soil structure, promoting robust vegetation growth and more efficient water infiltration. WaterSOLV™ products are certified for safe use in food crop production.
How It Works
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Continuous Injection: Maintain systemic chemistry to keep shells dissolved.
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Calcium Liberation: Dissolved shell material becomes available nutrition for plants.
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Spore Control: High oxidative water and WaterSOLV™ chemistry convert minerals/salts into forms spores cannot use to create new shells.
Important Notes
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Initial treatment may require higher chemistry application to fully dissolve existing shells; rates can be reduced as conditions improve.
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Depressurized lines may release untreated shells when flow resumes — this is expected and resolves as treatment continues.
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Minimize sulfur and sulfate inputs in water systems, as these compounds can fuel spore growth and shell formation.