Thermal and
chemical destratification of lakes
Aeration
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Installation
of air diffusers
Diffused aeration is the ideal means of preventing thermal
stratification and high surface water temperatures in pond culture systems. Diffused
aeration is also and ideal technique for preventing stratification of lakes and
reservoirs.
Stratification in terms of temperature and dissolved nutrients in the
water can lead to the development of toxic algal blooms and general deterioration of water
quality in the water body. Simple aeration at the deepest part of the lake has been shown
to be very effective at de-stratifying very large lakes. The process is remarkable by the
fact that a small amount of aeration at one spot in a lake can have such a tremendous
impact on water quality over the entire lake. |