Dissolved oxygen is essential to the decay process on the bottom of lakes and ponds. When oxygen is depleted microorganisms switch from anaerobic (without oxygen). When it happens, noxious gasses are the bi-products.

Also, when breakdown of dead plants and materials are inefficient due to these conditions, sludge will form on the bottom of lakes and ponds. Sludge build up and

noxious gasses can be eliminated,a nd algae production can be reduced by installing an aeration system.

Advantages of Aerated Water

- Reduces internal nutrient cycling
- Reduces noxious gasses and harmful bacteria
- Reduces stagnant water
-May reduce nuisance weeds and algae

- Eliminates odor problems
- Increases beneficial aerobic bacteria
- Increases or improves fish environment
- Increases fish food organisms
- Improves water clarity and quality
- Prevents winter and summer fish kill conditions