Blanket Weed (Algae) Removal and Control
Aquaclear provide a nationwide service is the removal of Algae from all types of inland watercourses
Algae, 'Pond Scum' or 'Blanket Weed' is a common sight on UK watercourses and unfortunately, rising temperatures bring with it a rise in algae growth. Algae can survive all year round but tends to 'bloom' in the spring and summer as water temperatures rise. People are probably most familiar with Algae when it's floating on the top of a lake or pond but
Algae starts it's life at the bottom of the watercourse and slowly makes it's way to the surface. Once Algae reaches the surface, it absorbs sunlight, warming the water further,
causing further growth. All this, coupled with nutrient run off from algricultural land in the form of nitrates and phosphorous, means algae can form and grow quickly, rapidly
consuming entire watercourses
The Problems with Algae
Algal blooms can:
Be unsightly
Become odorous and foul smelling
Impede the movement of boats and watercraft
Stop sunlight reaching plantlife at the bottom of the water
Hamper fishing and other watersports
Clog inlets, outlets and waterfeatures
Produce harmful toxins, posing a danger to humans and wildlife
Harmful Algal Blooms
Harmful Algal Blooms or HABs make the news yearly in the form of 'Blue Green' Algae warnings and it's not uncommon to see signs around local watercourses warning of a recent bloom
and the dangers posed by them
HABs occur when Algae grows out of control, releasing harmful toxins into the water, posing a threat to fish, birds, marine life and any people or animals that may enter the water.
Illnesses that arise from human and animal contact with HABs can cause debilitation and possibly even death.
Algae Removal
The simplest form of control we provide at Aquaclear is the mechanical removal of algae from the surface of the water. Our machines can collect any algae floating on the surface
by skimming the top and depositing anything collected on the banks, ready to be removed from the area altogether
By skimming the surface of the water you minmise any damage to aquatic plantlife at the bottom of the watercourse that oxygenate the water, which in turn helps reduce the
amount of algae in the watercourse
Silt Pumping to Reduce Algae
Many experts agree that removing silt from the watercourse is a helpful way to prevent algal blooms. By pumping silt from the bottom of the watercourse and removing it from the area, you remove nutrients from the watercourse, hampering algal growth and reducing the chances of having algal blooms year after year
Species Specific
Click below to see how we deal with other specific plant species or return to the main aquatic weed cutting page
Contact Us
We are availble for a free on-site consultation to discuss any work you would like us to undertake
If you would like to discuss any issues you are currently having with Algae or have any additional queries please Contact Us
