John Slade

Director Of Golf Course Operations

For once, when we speak of aeration, it’s not going to be discussing tine size and organic matter dilution in the soil. No, in this case we’re talking about raising oxygen levels in a water body.

Over the past several years, the aquatic weed growth in the lake at #5 green has become an increasing issue. Testing has shown low oxygen levels in the water. To date, the solution to this problem has been increased chemical applications to control the plant growth.

Instead of continuing down this path, we have installed an aeration system to improve water quality. The system for the five acre lake consists of a compressor inside the pump station, and close to 4000’ of tubing throughout the lake.

Don’t expect to see a big splash and lots of surface disruption with this system. The idea is to increase oxygen levels in the water, not on the surface.

This investment will allow us to reduce the chemical inputs and maintain a water body which is both aesthetically pleasing, as well as one that provides a healthy environment for all of its inhabitants.