I’m one of those people who adore scenic places, especially those with fountains, ponds, and water fall effect. Whenever I encounter one of those, I wonder how much it costs to maintain those installations, what’s involved, etc.

Then just yesterday I saw people installing some sort of unusual machinery in what would soon become a pond in front of our mall. Curious, I approached the one who seems to be in charge and inquired about the thingamabob that they are setting up. It turns out to be one of the latest pond aerators in the country.

My curiosity now more piqued, I asked what those machines really do for ponds, and how it actually helps maintain it. He enthusiastically explained that, “Proper pond aeration is a critical component of maintaining a healthy and clean pond or lake. This is because the oxygenation and water circulation benefits of a pond aerator allow for faster decomposition of waste, reduction of algae growth, necessary oxygen and gas transfer, cleaner water, and stimulation of beneficial pond bacteria.”

Amazing, isn’t it?