Where Can I Buy Bentonite Clay in Blairsville Ga

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OP Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 3	hi, new member here. I have a pond approx. 1 acre in size and it has developed a small leak at the dam. My local farm advisor told me I need at least 300 lb of bentonite BUT I am not able to find it anywhere in this area It being North Ga., only able to find it out west .Does anyone know of a dealer in Georgia or surrounding states? All advise is appreciated, thanks hoo-boy

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Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 26,024 Likes: 186	I don't know where to get it down there, but call around to some of the companies that drill water wells. They use bentonite to make drilling mud.

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Moderator Lunker Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,056 Likes: 49	It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color. Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done. Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP

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Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: May 2002 Posts: 3,973	We have some sources of bags. Email matt@lakework.com. We are out of state shocking all week so we will try to provide prices not a normal stock item. We order coupe times a year. Last edited by Greg Grimes; 04/01/12 03:52 PM. Reason: Typing on the beach hard to c the typos

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Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 26,024 Likes: 186	I'd spread it out with the bobcat, then till it into the soil to incorportat it, then get a sheepsfoot roller in there to compact it. You can't just spread it out on the soil and fill the pond. On second thought you can just spread it out, but don't expect it to seal the pond.... BTW, Welcome to the forum!!

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Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 3	Thanks. I called several suppliers, all of which ship from the mines in Texas. Shipping costs the same, regardless of how much I buy, so I'm going to get 15 super sacks (45,000 lbs). If I use 2 lbs per sq ft, I only need 4-5 bags max. Just have to figure out what to do with the rest. I'm in southwest Ohio.

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Joined: May 2012 Posts: 5	It is a lot of extra handling, but if you have a tractor or access to one... a 3 point pto driven spreader (spinner type) works pretty well. They usally hold about 500-600 lbs per load. If you can find someone with a drop spreader (8 foot or wider) will also carries a lot of weight and does well. I have seen people use excavtors lift the super sack and slit the bottom to semi spread it and then use the bobcat, or something being a tractor or ATV to even it out.

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