Aquacid DW application in drinking water results in a reduction of microbial contamination in the drinking water itself, as well as the gastro intestinal tract. Trials have shown a significant reduction of salmonella in drinking water (< 10 CFU/ml), even at low dosage like 1 ml/l in contaminated drinking water (Salmonella > 5.5 x 105 CFU/ml), within 24 hours. At higher dosage (3 ml/l) the same result was achieved within 1 hour.

Aquacid DW benefits are:

• A highly concentrated Organic Acid mixture
• Containing Lactic Acid (improves taste), Acetic Acid and Propionic Acid
  
• Improves water and feed intake (20 - 40%)
  
• Containing Copper (Cu), a very strong antibacterial ion and active against formation of algea in drinking water pipelines
  
• Containing Zinc (Zn), which increases enzyme activity
• Reduced risk of infections, illness and mortality
  
• Containing Phosphoric Acid for reduction of the pH
  
• Decreasing pathogen load in drinking water, decreasing crop pH and gizzard pH with 0.7 to 1.2 points
• 100% water soluble
• Kills Salmonella and E-Coli in the gastro intestinal tract
  
• FCR result improved by 3.9% according to trials 

For the best results, the drinking water pH should be between 3.8 and 4.2 after addition of Aquacid DW. Depending on the water quality, this equals a dosage of 2 - 4 ml/l. A pH below 3.5 may affect the water intake, therefor the pH should be verified constantly, or on regular bases. For ultimate pipeline cleaning, Hydrogen Peroxide may be used, either in intervals or together with Aquacid DW. 

Aquacid DW is available in several different forms. Depending on specific situations the customer can choose for lower pH, lower dosage, extensive antibacterial activity against gram positive pathogens, extra stimulation of water intake and gut stimulation