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Why Aerate?

Many ponds and lakes contain moderate to high amounts of nutrients. Elevated nutrient levels can adversely impact fish, other aquatic organisms and water quality during the summer months. Too many nutrients in ponds and lakes can result in accelerated rates of eutrophication.

Eutrophication is a process whereby pond and lakes excessive nutrients that stimulate excessive plant growth (algae and aquatic plants). Dissolved oxygen concentrations can severely decline when large amounts of algae and aquatic plants begin to decompose. In turn, very low dissolved oxygen concentrations can cause other aquatic organisms to die. Nutrients can come from many sources, such as fertilizers applied to agricultural fields, golf courses, suburban lawns, soil erosion, stream bank erosion and sewage treatment plant discharges.

Symptoms of Eutrophication Include:

Low Dissolved Oxygen Concentrations
Eutrophic Pond Covered in Duckweed & Watermeal
Poor Water Clarity (Transparency)
Excessive Amounts of Algae
Excessive Quantities of Aquatic Weeds
High Dissolved Metal Concentrations (Iron & Manganese)
Stress to Fishery and Other Forms of Aquatic Life (Fish Kills)
Shallowness Due to the Accumulation of Sediments
Nutrient Releases via Anoxic In-Lake Sediments
Buildup and Release of Noxious Odors

Our lake managers at The Lake Doctor have a number of scientifically proven tools to properly manage eutrophic water bodies. One of the most common tools in their toolbox is aeration. Aeration is the process of adding more air or more specifically, more dissolved oxygen into the water. Aeration is frequently implemented with other lake management restoration practices such as applying algaecides and aquatic herbicides to control nuisance quantities of algae and aquatic plants, respectively.

The two most common methods for aerating ponds and lakes are installing pond fountains and diffused-air aeration systems. Of the two, diffused-air aeration systems are much more cost-effective and require far less maintenance. In many instances, water fountains will not completely circulate ponds and lakes if their water depths exceed five feet. In addition water fountains are prone to clog if substantial amounts of filamentous algae are present.

Many pond and lake owners find water fountains very attractive as a water feature. For these individuals, The Lake Doctor recommends installing both water fountains and diffused-air aeration systems. This is especially true when highly eutrophic pond or lake conditions exist. Overall, the water fountains will primarily serve as attractive water features, while the diffused-air aeration systems will be responsible for providing the bulk of the water mixing and aeration.

Regardless of the aeration system you are using The Lake Doctor will be happy to assess your needs and determine if the system is compatible. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation with one of our specialists please contact The Lake Doctor at 972-523-3232. For your convenience you may also request information from this site.

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