{"id":3179,"date":"2015-03-25T15:46:29","date_gmt":"2015-03-25T14:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/?p=3179"},"modified":"2015-03-25T15:46:29","modified_gmt":"2015-03-25T14:46:29","slug":"otterbine-urges-groundskeepers-to-pre-empt-water-quality-issues-ahead-of-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/?p=3179","title":{"rendered":"Otterbine urges groundskeepers to pre-empt water quality issues ahead of Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Before and after Otterbine at Enfield Island Village<\/p><\/div>\n

While warmer weather may seem far-off, water management specialist Otterbine is advising groundskeepers to be pre-emptive when it comes to the challenges summer can throw at water hazards.<\/p>\n

Water quality is a critical factor in successful park management all year round, but with the arrival of summer comes warmer water, plentiful sunlight and excess nutrients; a combination that, without a proper water management system in place, can leave lakes and ponds with algae, aquatic weeds and odours.<\/p>\n

But with Britain still in the midst of winter, Roger Lupton, Otterbine sales representative at distributor Lely UK, explains why it\u2019s vital to implement preventative measures now and not later.<\/p>\n

\u201cOxygen depletion or stress situations occur for different reasons, but many lake management issues are related to both the light and heat generated by the summer sun,\u201d says Roger.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough we\u2019re a way off summer, now is the perfect time to be assessing potential challenges. Waiting until symptoms of poor water quality appear before implementing good water management could be detrimental to both the environment and groundskeepers\u2019 budgets,\u201d he warns.<\/p>\n

Low oxygen levels, combined with minimal circulation, prematurely ages water and throws the natural ecosystem out of balance. Only then do symptoms of poor water quality begin to appear, which as well as algae, weeds and odours, include sludge build up and dead fish. These symptoms not only impact on the park\u2019s reputation, but the cost of fixative programmes far outweighs preventative measures.<\/p>\n

Roger says: \u201cIt\u2019s vital that lake managers are fully aware of the financial implications of not acting until it\u2019s too late \u2013 once a lake has lost its ecological balance and goes into crisis, the costs of restoring the lake increase dramatically. As well as often being more expensive to implement, reactive solutions tend to be less friendly to the environment too.\u201d<\/p>\n

Roger advises how to avoid an ecological imbalance, suggesting groundskeepers create an environmentally friendly programme that is preventative in nature.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most natural water quality management solution is to introduce aeration in to a pond or lake to eliminate stagnant water. That\u2019s where Otterbine\u2019s aeration systems can help,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy increasing oxygen levels and circulating oxygen rich water throughout a lake, water quality can remain high, inhibiting algae, aquatic weeds and foul odours.\u201d<\/p>\n

Otterbine\u2019s aeration systems consist of aerating fountains, industrial aerators and diffused air systems – each with unique features that should be reviewed when determining the needs of your water feature.<\/p>\n

For more information on Otterbine aerators, contact distributor Lely UK on 01480 226948 email turfcare.uk@lely.com<\/a> or visit www.otterbine.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Before and after Otterbine at Enfield Island Village<\/p>\n

While warmer weather may seem far-off, water management specialist Otterbine is advising groundskeepers to be pre-emptive when it comes to the challenges summer can throw at water hazards.<\/p>\n

Water quality is a critical factor in successful park management all year round, but with the arrival <\/p>\n

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