Blue-green algae successfully monitored and controlled in several lakes
, The Netherlands, May 13th, 2014- Algal blooms located in water surfaces is a common problem which is encountered by many professionals in the water industry. High algae levels often result in a deterioration of the water quality and bad odor. In order to provide an environmentally friendly solution to prevent and control blue-green algae, a European consortium developed the MPC-Buoy, which is the result of the Clearwater PMPC project. The project was initiated and coordinated by LG Sound and funded by ‘Research for SME’s’ within the EU 7th Framework Programme. As part of the Clearwater project, two MPC-Buoys were installed in the Skryneckie Male lake (10.7 h) in Poznan, Poland. The MPC-Buoys provided a complete overview of the water quality by collecting the following parameters every 10 minutes: Chlorophyll (green algae), Phycocyanin (blue-green algae), pH, TSS, Dissolved Oxygen and the temperature. The project showed that the ultrasound treatment needs to be adjusted according to the type of algae and other parameters in the water, to perform at its highest efficiency. This is the reason that the RTD consortium partner in Greece (HCMR) has cultured different types of algae and treated them with different ultrasonic parameters. As result a database has been created which is incorporated in the system of the MPC-Buoy. Furthermore, the project showed a difference in the algae levels between the lake with the installed MPC-Buoys and several similar other lakes in the surrounding. For example, the level of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) cells in the Kórnickie Lake, which is located in the same area as Skrzyneckie Male Lake, was nine times higher compared to the lake in which the MPC-Buoys were installed. The local inhabitants also noticed visual improvement in water quality, they stated that the water in the lake has become cleaner and no algae scum occurred after the deployment of the two MPC-Buoys. Overall, the project showed that the lake has a substantial improvement in water quality after the installation of the MPC-Buoys. The patented MPC-Buoy of LG Sound provides a unique solution for algae and cyanobacteria control by combining online water quality monitoring, telemetering and ultrasound technology. At this moment, LG Sound successfully installed the MPC-Buoy in lakes in Poland, the UK, the USA, Japan and Ireland. The MPC-Buoy is proven to be effective in lakes, ponds, dams and more. Efficient solar panels are used to provide power to the MPC-Buoy, all year round in any country. For more in-depth information about the Clearwater PMPC project, please contact Ms. Lisa Brand E-mail: l.brand@lgsonic.com http://www.lgsonic.com(opens in new window) About LG Sound Since 1999, LG Sound has been a leading international manufacturer of algae control systems. The innovative systems provide an environmental friendly solution to effectively control algae, cyanobacteria en biofilm in lakes, reservoirs, treatment plants and more. Over the last decade, more than 10.000 LG Sonic products have been successfully installed in 52 different countries.
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