Tag: water management
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We’ve been following the devastating news about Hurricane Harvey. I have no words to express how horrific the scenes of destruction I’ve seen televised. Our hearts go out to those in Texas that are losing homes and fleeing from ongoing storm damage. The news is full of record-breaking water...
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Guest Blog: Emily Matlovich, writer at CADDetails.com. Wastewater is produced from two sources. The first is sanitary sewage which is generated from residences, businesses, institutions, and industries. The second source is stormwater which is developed from rain or melting snow that drains off rooftops, lawns, parking lots, streets, sidewalks,...
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When Mother Nature can’t maintain a sufficient amount of oxygen in the water naturally by means of sunlight, wind, or wave action, man-made aeration is needed to keep the water body clean and healthy. A pond or lake that is suffering from unsightly algae growth or odor problems can...
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Over the course of the last 35 years, the wastewater industry has seen regulations tighten to meet new environmental standards. With the change in requirements, many cities across the country have been forced to replace well-working equipment that no longer meets code. The City of Fairbanks, IA recently found...
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You hear the buzzwords. Sustainability. Clean. Ecosystem. Natural. Conservation. Healthy. But what does it all mean and is it just hype? What is water sustainability? “Today more than ever in our environmentally-challenged world, protecting and managing water, one of our most important natural resources, should be a top priority,”...
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At the Honeywell Defense Complex off US-71 Highway in Kansas City, MO, is the five horsepower Platinum Northstar fountain. Air-O-Lator sold the fountain to Ewing Irrigation who then sold it to Rosehill Gardens in Martin City, MO, the landscape contractor for the complex. The fountain was installed and completed...
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Part two of a three-part series about maintaining water, our most precious resource. How do you know if your pond or lake is suffering from low oxygen levels? A foul smell or excessive algae are two good indicators that you have a problem. As an essential part of the...
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For over 40 years, Air-O-Lator has been manufacturing de-icers, aerators, fountains, mixers and aspirator for water treatment. Our fountains and aerators can be seen on golf courses, in parks, subdivisions, schools, and more. But, water treatment also includes wastewater management equipment. Air-O-Lator products are hard at work in places you...
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We are just starting to enter into the hottest days of summer. Is your pond prepared to deal with the heat? Summer is a critical time for the ecosystem of your pond or lake. When water temps rise, oxygen levels dissipate quickly, and sunny days increase the evaporation rate,...
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At the upcoming Golf Industry Show, golf course personnel will be talking about new equipment, the latest in turf science, and maintenance issues. But another important topic that you might not think about as being top of mind is pond maintenance and water quality. In the November issue of...
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