Ponds and lakes often look calm and healthy on the surface, but beneath that serene water lies a common problem: low oxygen levels at the bottom. This occurs due to thermal stratification, a natural process where water forms distinct layers based on temperature.
While the warmer, oxygen-rich water stays at the surface, the deeper, cooler layers become stagnant. Without proper circulation, oxygen can’t reach these lower levels, creating an environment where sludge builds up and nutrients like phosphorus are released from sediments. This process fuels algae growth and deteriorates water quality, making the pond less healthy over time.
The Impact of Thermal Stratification
- Sludge accumulation: Organic matter sinks and decomposes, creating unpleasant odors and harming aquatic life.
- Nutrient release: Phosphorus and other nutrients fuel algae blooms, reducing clarity and oxygen for fish.
- Unstable ecosystems: Low oxygen at the bottom affects the overall balance of the pond, putting aquatic plants and animals at risk.
How IGS Water Can Help
The recommended approach to restore balance is artificial destratification, which improves water circulation from the surface to the deepest layers.
IGS Water’s Pond Aeration System (Destratification System) works by recirculating water through a conditioner and aerator. Here’s how it helps:
- Water intake from stagnant zones: Water is drawn from areas with minimal movement, often at the bottom of the pond, where oxygen is low.
- Aeration and conditioning: The system mixes air with water in the aerator chamber, subtly altering minerals and nutrients, increasing oxygen levels, and creating a softer, healthier aquatic environment.
- Thermal flow creation: As air rises to the surface, it stimulates natural circulation, mixing warm surface water with cooler bottom water.
- Algae control: By moving oxygenated water through the pond, algae are mixed into deeper layers, reducing their growth naturally.
Key Benefits of the Pond Aeration System
- Maintains healthier water throughout the pond
- Reduces sediment phosphorus load
- Limits algae growth naturally
- Creates a stable ecosystem for fish and aquatic plants
- Restores balance from surface to bottom without chemicals
With IGS Water’s Pond Aeration System, you can ensure your pond or lake remains a thriving, healthy ecosystem — from top to bottom.
Restore balance from surface to bottom.
