Aeration of Irrigation Ponds: Method of Water Purification

Quebec Council of Horticulture.

Feasibility and effectiveness of aeration of irrigation ponds as a method of water purification

Project no. 5478

Quebec Horticultural Council

Final report written by Caroline Côté, March 31, 2009

Excerpt: « The results of this preliminary study show that aeration is a technique applicable in the Quebec horticultural context. In addition, preliminary data shows it may be effective in rapidly suppressing E. coli populations in irrigation pond water. »

• Feasibility and effectiveness of aeration of irrigation ponds as a method of water sanitation (PDF – Available in French only)