Pond Muck Removal
What is Muck?
When you step into your pond, you frequently feel muck between your toes. Muck is the dead organic detritus that has accumulated on the bottom. A typical pond or lake in the North Western Florida region may accumulate around 1/2 inch of muck annually if left untreated. Muck serves as fertilizer for aquatic vegetation and algae, so it's not simply a problem for your toes. Ponds and lakes containing a lot of muck will eventually need to be treated more frequently to keep the aquatic vegetation under control. While we don't dredge ponds or lakes, we can offer specific natural bacteria treatments that are less disruptive to the nearby lawn and landscaping and cost considerably less than dredging. Additionally, this procedure does away with the requirement for off-site removal.
Natural Muck Reduction Program
Biological Control: With the use of Airmax MuckAway, we can regularly remove up to 8-12″ of muck per season. This all-natural process converts muck into a harmless gas that will dissipate unnoticed out of the water column.
Aeration: Installing Bottom-Diffused Aeration provides circulation while increasing dissolved oxygen. This process reduces nuisance weeds and algae, improves water quality, and dramatically increases the performance of MuckAway.
Manual Raking of Debris: While raking a pond will not do much to remove current pond muck, removing debris such as leaves, twigs, and other organics will reduce future muck problems and quickly improve overall aesthetics.
