[Water News] DJ Gongol & Associates Water News - April 19, 2010

[Brian Gongol]

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Highlights from the past week
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A billion people live without reliable clean water. It's not just a 
nuisance; it makes them sick:
http://www.pumpstoreusa.com/newsletter/2010/04/12/

Old warships, like the USS Iowa, have been battling the environment:
http://www.pumpstoreusa.com/newsletter/2010/04/13/

A barn fire near Anamosa took seven tanker trips to put down:
http://www.pumpstoreusa.com/newsletter/2010/04/14/

Des Moines is recognized for high energy efficiency:
http://www.pumpstoreusa.com/newsletter/2010/04/15/

Nebraska is honored with a state stamp featuring irrigation equipment:
http://www.pumpstoreusa.com/newsletter/2010/04/16/


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Featured product: Lagoon baffles
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Twice a year, during spring and fall, many lagoons go through a period 
of temperature inversion, as water temperatures change due to sunlight. 
The inversion can reveal the presence of dead zones in the lagoon which 
need treatment, especially if aeration is being added.

One highly effective method of preventing aerated lagoons from 
developing dead zones is to use a combination of lagoon baffle curtains 
and retrievable lagoon aeration systems to create a long, serpentine 
flow pattern within the lagoon that forces the water to pass through 
several aeration zones along the way. By creating an intentional flow 
pattern with the baffles, we're able to reduce the impact of dead zones 
within the lagoon while simultaneously cutting down on the amount of 
aeration equipment required to make the system work.

Even in controlled-discharge lagoons without aeration, baffles can help 
ensure that the water being discharged is the water that has spent the 
most time sitting in the lagoon.

If you'd like to know more, please visit 
http://www.pumpstoreusa.com/baffles/lagoonbaffles or call us at 
515-223-4144 and ask for details.


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