Without harming the aquatic ecosystem
Reduce chemicals in the reservoir up to 100%
Monitor algae and water quality 24/7
Prevent algae from clogging the intake
Excessive algal growth in water supply reservoirs can result in the occurrence of several algae related by-products, such as toxins, MIB, and geosmins which have a negative impact on the water quality.
Treating algae growth at the source in the drinking water reservoir with LG Sonic technology, reduces taste and odor compounds, and prevents clogging of filters without harming the ecosystem.
Control algae problems A floating solar powered algae control system was installed in Emmitsburg (US) to control algae in a reservoir that provides drinking water to approximately 3,000 people. The MPC-Buoy system, installed in April 2017, succeeds in controlling algae, reducing chemical costs and water usage. The main objective of the project was to reduce algae problems, especially during summer months, with secondary objectives to reduce chemicals costs, decrease backwashes,…
Control of (cyanobacterial) algal blooms In 2015, LG Sonic began the first project with EPM, installing eight MPC-Buoy systems in the La Fe reservoir in Colombia. The water body is the main drinking water source of the city of Medellin. Since the installation of the systems, algal blooms have been controlled effectively, even in the extreme environmental conditions of ‘’El Nino’’ in 2015-2016. The interactive algae control systems allow to…
Seven years of partnership From 2014, when the initial Dutch-American collaboration began, until the present moment, there have been many achievements along the way. American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. public water and wastewater utility. Initially, American Water needed to control toxic algae and cyanobacteria present in the Canoe Brook Water Treatment Plant in Short Hills, New Jersey. Additionally, it was necessary to eliminate foul odor…
With the MPC-Buoy you solve the algae problem at the source, the raw water reservoir. This results in increased filter run-times, less chemical usage and low maintenance.
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a messageExcessive cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and green algae growth in a water reservoir for drinking water can have negative consequences for the water quality.
The water turns green, sand filters can clog, and some algae can produce geosmins and MIB– giving the water an ‘earthy’ and ‘molty’ taste, which can result in customer complaints. In addition, cyanobacteria may produce toxins that can cause serious illness in humans consuming the water.
