Striving to have the best water quality in its water body, Lake Kilrea in Northern Ireland, installed the LG Sonic MPC-Buoy to preserve its water quality from the threat of harmful algal blooms. The project is operated by DPS.
Going the extra mile for algae season
Summer season is algae season in water reservoirs. The risk of harmful algae bloom (HABs), including cyanobacteria and blue green algae, is highest during the summer as temperatures rise. This can pose health risks to humans, such as skin irritation, respiratory problems, stomach aches, or diarrhea.
Moreover, Ireland is not immune to global warming. The Republic of Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that Ireland’s climate is becoming warmer with 15 of the top 20 warmest years on record occurring since 1990. This means as summer comes closer, the threat of HABs is growing exponentially, requiring effective ultrasonic algae control.
Lake Kilrea is one of well-known Ireland’s premier day-out destinations. Tested ‘Super Clean’ by Biosearch NI, this freshwater spring-fed lake still thrives to prevent algal blooms from taking the joy of its visitors by using real-time data and interactive algae control.
The new water guard: MPC-Buoy
Lake Kilrea lake management works with trusted organizations to realize the highest water quality standards. In partnership with DPS, Lake Kilrea added the LG Sonic MPC-Buoy to its treatment strategy – letting people splash all summer without the danger of algal blooms outbreaks.
The low-power ultrasound technology utilized by the MPC-Buoy is a sustainable algae solution which is safe for humans, fish, and aquatic life. The system blocks algae’s access to sunlight and nutrients such as nitrogen, stopping the algae growth process and preventing the release of algae toxins into the environment.
By applying LG Sonic technology, Lake Kilrea walks its talk to maintain its status as one of the cleanest lakes and water bodies in Ireland.
This project marks the third collaboration between LG Sonic and DPS in (Northern) Ireland. The LG Sonic and DPS partnership also contributed to water quality improvement in Irish Water’s Lake Cross Water Treatment Plant. Recently, the result recorded 92.7% algae reduction in the reservoir and OPEX reduction in chemical and labor costs by using MPC-View software to monitor and control algae in real time.