Acqua&Co S.r.l.

SYSTEMS AND PLANTS (Click on the images to enlarge)

- GOLF COURSE

Royal Pines had a severe problem with aquatic weed growth making the lakes unattractive to golfers and the connecting residential estate. Also, complaints during summer of the smell of stagnant water and outbreaks of blue green algae had risen to serious level. This situation required a solution that both looked good and also controlled the aquatic weed growth. A combination of Splash Fountains and RIO Water Mixers were used. Circulation and mixing are the most efficient methods for treating a large lake. By turning over the bottom layers, oxygen is distributed in the lake more evenly and will thus expedite the efficient break down of organics. Sufficient movement across the bottom will also prevent most aquatic weeds from growing. In deep areas the RIO mixer was used and in shallow areas (less than 1.5m) the BRIO mixer can be used. Silver Perch fingerlings (25.000) were also added to the lake to help regain the natural ecosystem. Silver Perch are used as an additional biological control as they are very aggressive feeders and will consume most aquatic weeds.

- RESORT WATER PURIFICATION

	This seaside resort was built surrounding a man made saltwater lake. The lake is used for water actives including sailing, canoeing and swimming. The problem was low dissolved oxygen levels and stagnant water. During the summer months the clarity of the water was so poor that you couldn't see your toes when standing in water up to your ankles. Eight EOLO aerators were installed, two under each of the four resort structures. They were installed under these structures so that they would be undetectable to resort guests and did not present a safety hazard. Now the water clarity is excellent, so much so that the resort has realised how many fish exist in the lake. They have since started a fish feeding activity that the guests just love.