The most efficient means to improve the overall water quality in most ponds and lakes is through the use of a bottom diffused aeration system. These systems use a shore mounted air compressor that pumps air through self weighted tubing to the air diffusers located on the bottom of the lake. As small air bubbles rise through the diffusers and up through the water column, they create a mixing effect. This “mixing” promotes uniform oxygen levels throughout the water column and prevents the lake from becoming stratified.

Lakes that are “stratified” inhibit levels of beneficial bacteria and their breakdown of organics. As bottom muck accumulation increases and excessive nutrients are readily available for plant/algae growth, conditions become favorable for the production of noxious gases.

Bottom diffused aeration systems create bubbles as small as 500 microns in diameter that form an ultra-wide column of upward moving water, “turning the lake over” and allowing oxygen to be absorbed at the lake’s surface.

The diffusers continuously lift bottom water to the surface where poisonous gases are expelled and oxygen is absorbed. Stratification and all its resulting problems are eliminated. Colonies of beneficial bacteria once again flourish along the bottom while nutrient levels decline and water clarity increases. Oxygen depletions caused by spring/fall turnovers are eliminated and sport fisheries are improved and fish can expand their territory into the formerly oxygen –deprived portions of the lake.

AES has a long standing relationship with several aeration manufactures including Kasco Marine, Vertex Water Features, Airmax aeration, and Aqua Control Water Features. With an excellent working relationship with these manufactures, we have the ability to offer you competitive pricing and several types of aeration systems to best fit your needs.

Every lake has its own unique characteristics and design, Aquatic Environmental Services can provide a wide number of modifications to meet your needs or requirements.  Using aerial mapping, we can provide you with aeration specifications and design as well as comprehensive performance calculations including pumpage, CFM, PSI, and turnover rate.

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