How to Prevent Algal Blooms: Algae control methods
Published on by Tristen Gunther, Marketing Manager at LG Sonic in Technology
Algae control helps prevent these environmental, health and safety impacts. Sustainable algae management aims to reduce the inflow of nutrients into the water body. Long-term success requires extensive changes in policies and human activities. So it can take many years to improve water quality significantly.
Real-time monitoring of key water quality parameters and algae indicators helps prevent and predict the risk of algae growth. Monitoring phytoplankton dynamics like Chlorophyll-a, phycocyanin, Temperature, DO, pH, Turbidity, and Redox, allow forecasting harmful algal blooms. The assessment is based on data about the concentration of algal biomass in a water body.
Bloom assessment and prediction help select effective preventive methods. Short-term treatment methods for algae control include aeration, chemical/biological additives, or ultrasound technology.
This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of the main challenges and benefits of algae control methods:
- Chemical control
- Aeration
- Mixing
- Ultrasound
Read the full article in the link below.
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Taxonomy
- Algaecides
- Algae
- Drinking Water Managment
- Algae Treatment
- algae biotechnology