Irrigation water treatment details
Water used for irrigation can contain high levels of nutrients. Some of these nutrients are beneficial for the plants watered but they can also lead to extensive algal growth. Algae in irrigation tanks can clog the irrigation system and can also be spread over the irrigated area. In addition some types of fungi also present in these waters can be harmful for the plants grown.
Therefore the quality of water in an irrigation system can be a critical condition for the performance of a nursery.
Covering up the reservoir does not always solve the problem. Covering the reservoir may lead to the built up of high temperatures underneath the cover. This can lead to more extensive growth of bacteria and other micro-organisms. Chemical treatment may damage the crops and farmland. Aeration, where oxygen is added to the water, alone does not suffice either.
Let the LG Sonic® take care of the water in your reservoirs
- The LG Sonic® uses the newest ultrasound techniques to inhibit the growth of algae and prevent the growth of unwanted fungi in your water reservoirs.
- The LG Sonic® units are care and almost maintenance free whereas the installation is easy and can be done without the help of a technician. Furthermore the highly experienced staff from LG Sound can provide you with the perfect installation advise for your water reservoir.
- The LG Sonic devices use low power and can prevent the necessity to use chemicals in the irrigation water.
How does the LG Sonic work in your irrigation reservoir?
With the usage of the LG Sonic® existing algae will sink to the bottom and further algal growth will be prevented. In addition the clogging of filters drip- and sprinkler installations is being prevented, irrigation systems need fewer cleansings and thus become more cost and labour effective.
Another organism affected by LG Sonic® ultrasound techniques is Pythium, the fungus that infects and damages plant roots. The ultrasound interferes with various stages of the pythium lifecycle: the zoosporangia in which the zoospores develop, the zoospores that develop into Pythium, the vesicles that contain the zoospores when they leave the sporangium, and so on. In addition, the ultrasound, by killing the algae, disrupts the ecological system in the water that might favor Pythium growth.
