Five Causes, Hazards, and Seven Solutions for Murky Pond Water
Physical Factors Rainfall washes sediment from the surrounding ground and pond embankments into the pond, leading to water turbidity. Newly excavated ponds lack organic matter at the bottom, resulting in nutrient-deficient water that hinders algae growth. Shallow water combined with wind and aerator agitation can easily cause turbidity. Improper installation of aeration equipment , especially microporous aerators, where the aeration disc is placed too low, stirring up the bottom sediments when the aerator is turned on. This causes the water to become muddy. Shallow water combined with aeration equipment can exacerbate the issue. It's suggested to use a product like poposoapsolar . Nutrient-deficient water: When algae are scarce, heavy rains can cause a rapid temperature change between the upper and lower water layers, resulting in density currents. These currents stir up bottom sediments, creating muddy water. Biological Factors Overstocking, particularly of bottom-dw...