Rehabilitating water parks through algae and zooplankton treatment
Water parks, lakes, pools, and streams are popular summer destinations involving water, people, and the environment. It’s important to ensure that the water in these places is healthy and safe for use. Unfortunately, this is often not the case.
In locations such as the Sea of Galilee, streams, and similar water sources, a thick green or brown layer often forms on the water’s surface, particularly during blooming seasons. This layer looks unpleasant, smells bad, and, most importantly, poses a health risk and danger to the environment.
The source of this layer is cyanobacteria, a large group of ancient organisms that thrive in wet environments such as streams, lakes, rocks, and aquatic vegetation. Their concentrations increase during blooming seasons when the levels of essential nutrients for their growth rise in the water.
Cyanobacteria are the evolutionary ancestors of algae and plants, and they can be quite dangerous.
In recent decades, there has been a significant increase in the blooming of blue-green algae, including toxic varieties. This is due to urbanization, inadequate wastewater treatment, and the climate crisis.
The blue-green algae bloom, besides indicating pollution, creates a thick layer that blocks light from penetrating the water, giving it a cloudy appearance. This hinders the healthy development of other algae that help maintain water quality.
Additionally, at night, cyanobacteria consume oxygen from the water, reducing oxygen levels and harming aquatic life. This is on top of the toxins produced by some cyanobacteria, which have been mentioned as dangerous for humans and the environment!
Therefore, water rich in blue-green algae and pollutants must be treated. How? Reducing water pollution and addressing room climate problems, however, these methods can require long-term solutions. It is also possible to avoid polluted water use, through municipal hazard warnings to the public. There are however additional smart solutions that can be considered.
Nanobubbles offer an effective solution here as well. The oxidation processes carried out by nanobubbles, utilizing innovative technology developed at NANO+, significantly reduce the growth of blue-green and other algae in the water. Nanobubble technology by NANO+ improves oxygen levels in lakes, streams, and water park pools, enhancing water clarity without chemicals. Consequently, nanobubbles facilitate a “healthy process” for the water, ensuring the safety of those who use it.