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AERATION

Many lakes/ponds containing depths of 5 feet or more can benefit from the installation of aeration units in strategic locations within the waterbody. Aerators promote aerobic, microbial decomposition of organic materials and nutrients. Organic matter decomposes rapidly when aerobic bacteria begins to attack. This is a natural process.

Waterbodies by their very nature are anaerobic (lacking oxygen) at their benthic level. Anaerobic decomposition is much slower than aerobic decomposition. By adding oxygen (aerating) the water in a lake/pond and circulating this water, the benthic or bottom layers of the waterbody receive oxygen and support aerobic bacteria to break down the organic materials and available nutrients present. In addition, aerating the waterbody will also accomplish the following:

• An aerating fountain or a submersed aeration system will improve the decomposition of organic material. The desired result is less available nutrients for algae blooms and vascular plant growth.
• Oxygen will be provided to the lower depths of the waterbody through the use of an aeration system, which in turn is beneficial to fisheries. Since a sharp rise and fall in temperature as much as 12 degrees in a seven day period can occur and cause stress in the fisheries of the lake/pond, the addition of an aerator will help circulate the water. This will establish a uniform temperature eliminating temperature stratification throughout the water column.

A brochure illustrating the line of aerators we carry and the current pricing can be provided upon request. Several options are available for these aerators including a wide variety of spray patterns and lighting options. The prices quoted in the brochure include aeration system installation.