Solar powered devices improving water quality at Lake Jualbup
Two new solar powered paddle aerators have been installed at Lake Jualbup, with the aim to improve the quality of water at the lake.
The paddle aerators sit on the lake’s surface, and work by agitating and oxygenating the water to benefit aquatic life and reduce the risk of harmful algae growth.
Paddle wheel aerators are considered to be the most effective method of splash aeration, as they are able to simultaneously introduce and distribute oxygen across a big surface area of water.
The aerators work most efficiently when the lakes are full after rain, so they may be switched off in drier periods of the year. Stay tuned on the City’s Facebook page for further updates about the City’s lakes and natural environment.
