Best Pond Aeration Systems

The benefits of aeration to the overall health of a lake or pond are many and far-reaching. Fish kills from low dissolved oxygen can be prevented in most waterbodies with the installation of an aeration system. Foul odors from anoxically produced hydrogen sulfide gas will be greatly reduced as bottom water mixes and becomes oxygenated. Aeration systems and commercial ponds fountains can help break down organic sludge and convert limiting nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates into forms that will not directly fertilize algal blooms. However you look at it, pond aeration is one of the leading components of improved water quality and a sustainable and healthy aquatic ecosystem.

Submersed pond aeration systems, or bottom diffused systems, release oxygen directly into the water column at precise locations within the pond. These systems can supply aeration for any pond, but work extremely well for irregular-shaped ponds such as kidney-shaped or long and narrow ponds. In irregular-shaped ponds, fountain surface aerators are generally limited because they are placed centrally in an effort to cover the most surface; however, this creates dead zones in the odd-shaped areas of the pond. In these situations, surface aerators will almost always have to be supplemented with submersed aeration to achieve the ideal aeration for the pond. Using all submersed aeration systems in irregular-shaped ponds will create the best overall aeration and will, in most cases, cost you slightly less than surface aeration. The best option in dealing with ponds of irregular shapes where the community wants the aesthetic look of a fountain but needs to aerate parts of the pond that a fountain may not reach is to install a fountain nearest to the center of the pond and add diffused aeration to the outlying areas of the pond.

Windmill pond aerators are a good alternative to traditional systems when your site has limited access to power. With innovative advances in technology, windmills can operate more effectively with less maintenance than ever before. Windmills are great in remote locations where electric power is not available or in ponds where intense aeration is not necessary. In some situations teaming windmill units with electric-powered aeration systems is a great choice. Many times windmill aeration can provide sufficient aeration throughout the day, but as the wind diminishes throughout the night, powered aeration on a programmable timer could be used to fill the void, reducing electric costs while helping the environment. Windmills can be customized with different color powder-coated paints, making them aesthetically pleasing. Also using logos or artwork, each windmill can be unique to the individual property.