Large Ponds

Large ponds, farm ponds, and lakes are discussed here.

Can Pond Aeration Help Reduce Phosphorus?   

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Can pond aeration help reduce phosphorus? The answer to that is yes. Aeration, particularly at the bottom of the pond, can increase oxygen levels where it’s needed most.  As we’ll discuss in this article, higher oxygen concentrations can affect the level of phosphorus in a variety of ways.  From improving sequestration of the nutrient in …

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Can Beneficial Pond Bacteria Help With An Algae Problem?

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Algae is becoming such a common problem in ponds these days and the culprit is pretty easy to identify.  Excessive nutrients in the form of phosphorus and nitrogen are also commonplace now in the environment.  One point of evidence for this is the often reported “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico.  This “dead” area …

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Is Green Algae Harmful to Humans

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Algae are common aquatic plants that float on bodies of water. Many are classified as green algae, or algae that have enough chlorophyll to turn the plant green. While most algae are harmless, there are certain types of toxic algae that can be dangerous to animals and humans. One of the most common is blue-green …

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