Retention Pond Maintenance

08 Jun 2011

A common solution to storm-water treatment is the use of retention ponds. For optimal capacity to handle environmental pollution and rain run-off a retention pond maintenance plan needs to be enacted. Retention pond maintenance will ensure that it will serve its purpose and not become a useless body of water.

Capturing common pollutants such as metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, and organic nutrients is an important function. Without proper pond maintenance the retention pond’s ability to filter these pollutants will diminish. One way to improve the retention pond’s filtering is with aeration.

Aeration churns the water, aiding in the release of gases generated in the decomposition process like carbon dioxide into the air. It also brings in oxygen to speed up the decomposition of existing compounds.

Aquatic plants and algae can play a big role in your overall retention pond maintenance plan. Higher aquatic plants serve as a catcher of larger pollutants so their collection is easy. Consult a pond or lake management professional to determine the proper species to aid in your retention pond’s function.

Need more help with your retention pond maintenance? Let the experts at Sanco provide the answers. We have the experience and products to make pond maintenance easier. Contact us today with your issues and challenges regarding your pond or small lake problems.