Chemical Lime is one of the most environmentally friendly products available. • It is widely used as an alkali to neutralise acidic wastes • It precipitates and locks up heavy metals in stable   compounds • It removes phosphorus thus reducing the   eutrophication of our waterways • It removes sulphur from the gases of power plants • It pasteurises sludge and renders it safe and beneficial   for agricultural use • It modifies acidic soils to produce higher yields • It restores life to rivers and lakes by neutralising   the effects of acid rain Lake spreading of lime