The Power of Wind Helps to Keep Ponds and Lakes Clean

For years farmers and ranchers have struggled with water quality in the farm ponds and lakes.  In most cases the area is too remote to run electricity to in order to power and aerator or fountain and monthly cost of chemicals and treatments can add up, especially for a large pond.  Over the past few years advances in technology have given farm owners hope as wind powered pond aerators are becoming readily available and affordable.  Windmill aerators are typically constructed of galvanizes steel to withstand years of wear and tear from the elements.  Many are made in heights exceeding 20 feet to give the blades more wind access.  Probably the most important achievement is in the area of efficiency.  Many of the windmill aerators on todays market can produce power in as little as 3-5 mph winds.  This means even areas that are typically not windy can benefit from a wind powered aerator.  Construction of these units is a bit labor some, but with a handy crew of a few men one can be assembled in 4-6 hours or so.