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CO99:
Reservoir or Lake Use:
Both reservoirs are raw water supply storage reservoirs for the
city.
System Overview and Reservoir:
One reservoir covers 15 acres, with a maximum and mean depth of
22 feet and 14 feet, respectively. The other reservoir has a
surface area of 33 acres, with a maximum depth of about 32 feet
and an average depth of about 22 feet.
Reported Problem Before SolarBee Installation:
One reservoir reported problems with short circuiting,algal
blooms, excessive turbidity, and excessive manganese (Mn)
concentrations. The other lake had a history of
short-circuiting, stagnant water, and blue-green algae blooms
that affected the quality of water entering the treatment plant.
SolarBee Installation:
Date: April 2004, installed one (1) SB4000 with 24-hour kit in
one reservoir. April 2005, installed one (1) SB10000F unit in
the other reservoir.
Results:
Within a couple of months of installing the SolarBee in the
first reservoir, the Mn concentrations dropped from 0.05 mg/L to
0.005 mg/L, and since then Mn has no longer been an issue. Also,
the overall water quality and clarity have improved, and algae
blooms have been controlled. Because of the good results in the
first reservoir, the city purchased an additional SolarBee for
the second reservoir in the spring of 2005. Since then,
blue-green algae blooms have been eliminated from both
reservoirs so that the city has not had to add chemicals and it
has been easier to treat the water. The city is very happy with
the SolarBees and the good water quality they have provided.
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