Water is a major element of all agricultural operations. However, often times water quality problems plague managers by creating operational and sometimes even regulatory problems that reduce productivity. E P Aeration has helped managers solve water quality issues at a variety of agricultural operations including vineyards & wineries, hog farms, leafy greens, and much, much more.  Whether you need help with your irrigation reservoirs, tanks, or wastewater lagoons, E P Aeration has a low cost, chemical free solution for you. Click here for a free quote or scroll down for more information.

Algae covered pond
This pond, which is covered with algae and water weeds, is a perfect illustration of a non-aerated sequestered body of water.

Jespersen before EP Aeration        Jespersen before EP Aeration
Jespersen Ranch Before E P Aeration

Jespersen after EP Aeration        Jesperson after EP Aeration
Jespersen Ranch 10 days After E P Aeration

Jespersen Ranch: San Luis Obispo, is a ½ acre, irrigation/fire suppression reservoir. Water source is from a well. The system we installed consists of a single-compressor EP-LK 2006 and 150’ of LWA-1.5  (cut on 1 ½-inch centers) linear tubing. The owner approached us due to a severe planktonic algae bloom which necessitated frequent back-washing and cleaning of emitters. Visibility upon first inspection was approx 18" (“before” photos). We returned 10 days after installation to find it as it is shown in the “after” photos. The bottom of the reservoir (10 feet) is clearly visible. Current visibility is estimated to be 15’-20’.

 

Bianchi winery pond
Achevee vineyard pond
This pond at Bianchi Winery in Paso Robles, California, is a decorative water feature for its tasting room.
Viticulture and commercial wine production are large industries in the Central Coast of California.
Adelaide fish kill
Adelaide Vineyards reservoir
Adelaida Vineyards contacted E P Aeration in October 2006 regarding a massive fish kill on one of their irrigation reservoirs. We arrived onsite the next day for the preliminary consultation to find thousands of dead fish on the shoreline and thousands more"piping" for oxygen at the surface. The water was turbid and stunk like rotten eggs. The pond was in the midst of an oxygen crash that devastated the entire ecosystem. E P Aeration installed a single Uni-2 lake aeration/ozone system and there have been no such further events. Currently the reservoir is in fantastic health and attracts a variety of wildlife including ducks and a beaver!

 
Jordan Vineyards & Winery
Jordan irrigation reservoir
The elegant Jordan Winery in Healdsburg, CA is one of the oldest and most renowned winery operations in the area.
One of two custom-made “floating wetlands” at the multi-use Jordan Winery lake.
Jordan bass fishing

As part of a commitment to sustainable farming practices, Jordan Winery utilizes E P aeration aeration systems as well as the floating wetlands in its 5 acre multiple-use lake. This lake is used both as an irrigation reservoir for vineyard operations as well as a recreational fishery.

Director of sales and technical consultant Rich Dennis delights in his catch...The vineyard manager approached
E P Aeration at a vintner’s show with concerns about nuissance algae. The water was also lacking clarity (about 12 inches). One of the major concerns was that the algae was causing the pump filters to clog, requiring frequent back-flushing. The irrigation emitters were also clogging with organic build-up. These two factors caused all-around irrigation efficiency to decrease.

Since installing the system, the vineyard manager has not used any algaecides to kill algae and noted a significant improvement in water clarity.