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What are Evaporation Ponds?
Evaporation ponds are small, man-made, shallow bodies of water with large surface areas that efficiently utilize wind and sunlight for evaporation.
Creating Opportunities to Recharge the Groundwater Supply
While most pond owners aim to reduce seepage by installing an impermeable liner, there is a natural function to the effect.
Choosing a Liner for Potable or Agricultural Use
Many commercial pond liners are marketed as being compatible with potable drinking water supplies or agricultural uses.
Preventing Valuable Pond Water Loss Through Seepage
Every gallon lost from a groundwater storage pond represents wasted energy and a reduced volume available for irrigation or drinking water.
Reasons to Hold Groundwater Supplies in Ponds
Groundwater is defined as any water that manages to slip through the pores between particles of soil, sand, and rock and gather below the surface.
Groundwater Extraction and Pond Storage for Drinking and Agriculture
On the opposite end of the water storage spectrum, groundwater is often pumped during periods of high volume and stored for future use.
Reusing Mining Groundwater
Finding opportunities to reuse the processed groundwater, produced by mining and drilling, prevents environmental damage while saving money.
Retrofitting Existing Groundwater Lagoons
Failed, or leaking, groundwater lagoons aren’t necessarily beyond repair.
Lining Solutions to Preventing Contamination for Lagoons
Durable and flexible liners made from a high-quality polymer work best for groundwater storage lagoons and ponds of all kinds.
Lagoons vs Ponds
If you’re looking for standards from the EPA regarding groundwater and wastewater storage, you’ll need to determine whether you’re building a lagoon or a pond.
Uses for Groundwater Storage Lagoons in Mining
The mining industry builds some of the largest and most complex groundwater storage lagoons of all.
Storing Mining Groundwater in Secure Lagoons
Power generation plants, natural gas extraction sites and hydraulic fracturing all require groundwater for cooling or processing.
What to Choose Instead of a Preformed Pond Liner
It’s easier than you think to choose a pond liner, regardless of the purpose of the pond or your budget.
The Hidden Cost of Preformed Pond Liners
It’s all too easy to get a quote on a roll of pond liner and then compare that to the cost of a preformed liner at the local hardware store.
The Difficulty of Installing Skimmers and Filters in Preformed Pond Liners
Some people assume that the small size or manmade design of their backyard pond eliminates the need for pumps, filters, and skimmers.
A Major Disadvantage of Preformed Pond Liners is Changing Them
A pond is an investment for a lifetime. After the hard work of excavation and soil preparation, you have a water feature you can continue to refresh and enjoy for as long as you like with proper care.
General Longevity is an Issue for Preformed Pond Liners
Longevity is one of the most important questions to consider when choosing a pond liner.
Preformed Pond Liners Leaks are Hard to Spot
With careful construction and the right liner, it’s possible to build a pond that doesn’t develop leaks for decades.
Limited Material Choices for Preformed Pond Liners
It’s easy to assume that the rigid materials used for most preformed pond liners makes them more durable than flexible liners.
Layout and Shape Problems with Preformed Pond Liners
The exact shape or look of a pond may not matter too much when it’s built for a utilitarian purpose, like watering crops or livestock.
Size Limitations of Preformed Pond Liners
A rigid pond liner does more than just limit your options for depth. Thanks to their one-piece design, these preformed liners are only available in a limited size range.
Preformed Pond Liners Have A Shallow Design Disadvantage
One of the biggest disadvantages of a preformed pond liner is the relatively shallow design.
Maintenance Tips to Control Commercial Greenhouse Operation Costs
It’s not enough to simply put together a great greenhouse and then turn a steady profit from it year after year with no further work.
Profitable Growing Systems for Inside a Commercial Greenhouse
Earning a profit from agricultural or horticultural products requires more than just an efficient and affordable greenhouse.