Why Don’t We Eliminate 100% of Algae? Smarter Water Quality Management

Ultrasound treatment has proven
to be a highly effective and eco-friendly solution for managing
algae in aquatic environments.
This innovative technology significantly reduces algae concentrations, achieving up to a
90% reduction. While this may
not be a complete elimination, it is more than enough to deliver
impressive results and maintain
a healthy water body.
 

A closer look: Not all green in the water is bad. Understanding the different types of algae is crucial for effective water management.

At Hydro Synergy, we believe in
transparency and education
about our technology’s
capabilities and benefits.
To fully appreciate the benefits, it is important to understand why this partial reduction is, in fact, advantageous for sustaining a
balanced ecosystem.
 

The Ecological
Benefits of
Controlled Algae
 

It is essential to understand that our approach with ultrasound
technology is not to completely eradicate all algae from the water body. The reason for this is twofold: firstly, ultrasound is not a disinfection method—it
does not kill the algae outright.
Secondly, and more importantly,
we do not aim to eliminate all algae because a baseline level of
algae, particularly diatoms, is beneficial to the ecosystem of the water body.
 

Algae play a critical role in the aquatic food web. For instance,
zooplankton, which are a key
food source for many fish
species, feed on diatoms and
other types of algae. A balanced number of algae supports the entire food chain, from the entire food chain, from the
smallest microorganisms to
larger aquatic life.
Therefore, completely removing
all algae would disrupt this
natural balance and potentially
harm the aquatic environment.
Instead, our focus is on
preventing harmful algal blooms.
 

Life on the water: Ducks thrive in a balanced ecosystem with algae.

Algal blooms occur when algae
grow excessively, often due to
high nutrient levels, and begin to
dominate the water body, leading to several negative
consequences that ultimately
degrade water quality.
Algal blooms have detrimental
effects on both aquatic plants
and animals. Dense algae mats
can block sunlight from reaching
aquatic plants, disrupting
photosynthesis.
They can also alter the water’s
pH and oxygen levels, harming
fish and other organisms.
 

Additionally, algae can rapidly
consume nutrients, leading to consume nutrients, leading to
ecosystem imbalances and
outcompeting other species,
which may result in a decline in
biodiversity. 

The Mechanism of
Ultrasound
Treatment
 

Hydro Synergy utilises low-power
ultrasound technology
specifically engineered to
control harmful algae growth in
water bodies. Hydro Synergy's approach employs precisely tuned low-power ultrasonic frequencies, unlike traditional high-power ultrasound methods that rely on cavitation – creating
and collapsing bubbles to
produce intense heat and
pressure.
These frequencies disrupt algae
at the cellular level by interfering
with their buoyancy and
photosynthesis.
The ultrasound waves cause
vibrations that collapse the gas
vesicles within the algae, which
are essential for the algae to
float and access sunlight. Once
these vesicles are compromised,
the algae sink and decompose naturally without
releasing harmful toxins.

 

By
targeting algae blooms,
ultrasound helps control their
spread, ensuring a healthier
aquatic environment.
The low-power ultrasound used
in our devices is harmless to
fish, plants, people, pets, and
zooplankton. This chemical-free
water treatment solution
preserves the natural balance of
aquatic ecosystems, focusing
solely on targeting algae and
sustainably enhancing water
quality.
 

Conclusion
 

Hydro Synergy’s ultrasound
technology effectively targets algal blooms. However, some
algae will always remain in the
water, which is beneficial. The
ultrasound technology ensures
that algae cannot gain the upper
hand again, preventing them
from reaching the critical mass
needed for a bloom.


In essence, our goal is not to
remove all algae from the water.
Instead, we aim to restore
balance by removing excessive
blooms while maintaining a
natural, healthy level of algae
that supports the aquatic
ecosystem. By taking away the
competitive advantages that
allow harmful algae to dominate,
we help sustain a diverse and
vibrant aquatic environment
without resorting to total without resorting to total
elimination.  

Take action today. Get in touch with Hydro Synergy at support@hydrosynergy.co.nz or ring 0800 - NOALGAE (6625423) to discover how we can help build a healthier planet.