EUTROPHICATION

Eutrophication is the ecosystem response to the addition of artificial or natural substances, mainly phosphates, through detergents, fertilizers, or sewage, to an aquatic system. This response does occur naturally but is often accelerated by human activities. THE EUTROPHICATION CYCLE AND ITS IMPACTS Excess nutrients, primarily nitrogen and phosphorus, cause excess algae and weed growth. When […]

POND STRATIFICATION

HIGH-SPEED, HIGH-IMPACT CHANGE The water in your pond naturally seeks thermal equilibrium via stratification. Stratification is seasonal. And, is responsive to changes in temperature and sudden, severe weather events such as thunderstorms. A rapid change in the pond stratification can result in a range of adverse outcomes including algae blooms, fish kills and excessive bottom […]

AERATION AND IN-LAKE TREATMENTS IMPROVE SURFACE WATER QUALITY

Over the last decade we have had the opportunity, through our sister company Smoky Trout Farm Ltd, to work with the Red Deer Fish and Game Club to help them develop an amazing fishery in central Alberta. This a a great example of how properly designed aeration and in-lake treatments improve surface water quality. The blog post below was originally posted on the Smoky […]

HOW WILL AN AERATION SYSTEM CHANGE THE WATER QUALITY IN MY POND OR SURFACE WATER?

A properly designed aeration system will initiate a series of visible changes in your pond or surface water quality during the first weeks of operation. This necessary process indicates improving overall water quality as aeration changes rates of carbon decomposition and nutrient conversion in the natural cycles of the water system. Normal changes are observed […]

AWWOA PUB NIGHT

We’re proud members of the Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators Association (AWWOA). AWWOA’s fall event for members: Water Week Conference 2019, in Edmonton has a schedule filled with technical sessions and a few opportunities for colleagues in the industry to get together. We’re proud sponsors of the Young Professionals Night at Water Week and we invite all […]

RECOVER FROM TOXICITY-INDUCED WASTEWATER SYSTEM UPSET

Operators want to avoid a toxicity-induced wastewater system upset. It’s easy to understand why. A system upset comes with real problems like: a rise in pH an increase in TSS an upward spike in ammonia levels a drop in dissolved oxygen levels, and more sludge production For operators when you see the signs of a […]