Meet the MPC-Buoy

Monitor, predict & control algal blooms. Designed for large water bodies.

Environmentally safe
Cheaper than chemicals
Safe for fish, plants, and people

All-in-one algae control

Treating algae blooms

Stay compliant with harsh EPA and governmental regulations and permits. Our ultrasonic devices eliminate up to 95% of existing algae, predict new blooms up to 10 days before they start, and significantly improve water quality.

Treatment range: up to 800m/2600ft in diameter
Multiple buoys can be installed for large water surfaces.
Lowers pH, TSS, and BOD
Reduces chemical consumption
Results within 3 weeks

Monitoring water quality

Know which algae species are causing problems, and the specific characteristics of your water body. You get a complete overview of your water quality by collecting the following parameters every 10 minutes:

Chlorophyll α (green algae)
Phycocyanin (blue-green algae)
pH
Turbidity
Dissolved oxygen
Temperature

Extra parameters and vertical profiling available upon request

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Assembly
Installation
Applications

On-shore assembly

The MPC-Buoy can be assembled within 2-4 hours. Typically, 3 people can assemble one buoy.

Fast & easy installation

After the assembly, the buoy is ready to be deployed. You can drag it into the water by boat. It needs to be anchored in place to ensure a stationary position.

Easy installation of a MPC-Buoy in a lake

Applied across industries

For raw, industrial, and irrigation reservoirs, lakes, dams, cooling ponds and towers, aquaculture ponds, wastewater treatment plants, power plants, settling ponds, crystal- and wastewater lagoons.

We’ve perfected ultrasonic algae control

ROI of 1.8 years compared to chemicals

Reduction of operating expenses in the first year

Reduction in chemicals usage in the reservoir

Durable design
Remote operation
Safe maintenance

Resistant to extreme weather conditions

Durable, stormproof design
Resistant to extreme heat, cold temperatures, even at high altitudes or in desert conditions
No need to take the buoy out during wintertime

Remotely operated by us

Our dedicated Customer Support monitors and operates the MPC-Buoys remotely when needed
If there are changes in your water quality, they’ll immediately adjust the ultrasonic programs to ensure optimal algae control

Safe and convenient maintenance

Maintenance needed every quarter
No need to bring the buoy back to shore. All components are reachable by boat, ensuring the safety of your staff
Automatic cleaning system guarantees ultrasound efficiency, significantly reducing maintenance time, costs, and labor

System components

Smart communication system

4G, Satellite, LAN
Real-time water quality data with the MPC-View software
Integrated alarm functions

Solar-powered

3x 200 Wp high quality solar panels that provide power all year-round in any country
1x 24 Volt, 40 AMP lithium battery
Switches to energy-saving program during periods of low sun irradiation

4 ultrasonic transmitters

Treatment range: 800m/2600ft in diameter
Integrated Aquawiper™: automatic cleansing system for the transmitters
Chameleon Technology™ adjusts the ultrasonic program to specific water conditions

Anchored floating buoy construction

Aluminium powder coated frame
UV and corrosion resistant construction
Unsinkable floats

Complete sensor package

In-situ water quality sensors to provide real-time data
Monitors DO, turbidity, pH, chlorophyll α, phycocyanin, redox, and temperature
Automatic antifouling wiper ensures optimal readings

View your water quality data anytime, anywhere

Once you purchase the MPC-Buoy, you get access to the MPC-View, our online water quality monitoring software. Designed to be user-friendly. Provides a complete picture of your water body at every monitored location.

With the MPC-View, you gain valuable real-time insights into water quality, algae growth trends, and treatment progress. You can create specific rules that will trigger an email alert when pre-determined parameters are breached.

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Seven years ago, American Water was the first customer to believe in LG Sonic’s technology. We’re proud of our ongoing, strong partnership.

Anglian Water reduced up to 95% of algae counts with ultrasonic treatment. The Alton WTW supplies water to 92,214 properties in the Suffolk area, U.K.

Saeta Yield is a power generation plant in western Spain. Their raw water pond contained excessive algae, causing pipes, filters, and pumps to clog.

WTDS’ greatest concern was that algae would clog membranes in the filtration plant. LG Sonic became an integral part of the treatment process.

Algae were degrading the water quality in a water source for 1.3 million citizens. The company achieved 50% algae reduction within 2 months.

South West Water was one the first utilities in the UK to install the MPC-Buoy in their water treatment process back in 2014.

With the help of MPC-Buoy technology, EPM could control algal blooms even in extreme environmental conditions caused by “El Niño’’ in 2015-2016.

Since using the MPC-Buoy, NIPSCO’s TSS levels never exceeded monthly average for compliance. This year, they won the Power Mag Water Award.

CAASD’s Valdesia reservoir has a surface of 7km²/1700 acres. After years of algae bloom contamination, the utility achieved 87% chlorophyll a reduction.

Vallecitos Water District significantly improved TSS, pH, and DO levels. Vallecitos can now provide even higher quality water to their customers.

A popular public open space with 2 lakes used for water skiing, fishing and sailing was contaminated with algae blooms.

American Crystal Sugar Company is the first company in the sugar beets industry to start using ultrasound technology to improve water quality.

NZ utility needed to reduce blue-green algae in a dam used for water supply. During summer, algae cause damage and increase the process costs.

Dubai Municipality selected MPC-Buoy systems to control algae blooms because it's chemical-free and offers real-time water quality monitoring.

The main objective was reducing algae during summer, as well as reducing chemicals costs, decreasing backwashes, and preventing clogged filters.

Town of Superior was named after the "superior" quality of coal found in the area. The town’s raw water supply delivers water to approximately 12,483 citizens.

To improve water visibility in Sellafield's storage ponds, 4 LG Sonic systems were installed. These systems have 12 ultrasonic programs that control algae.