Did You Know? The City of Lake Elsinore is Restoring Their Lake with Nanobubbles from Moleaer

On Dec. 15, 2023, Moleaer joined the City of Lake Elsinore staff and community members, local media and officials to announce the implementation of Moleaer's nanobubble technology to combat harmful algal blooms at Lake Elsinore.
Thank you to everyone who joined us both in person and through the City's Facebook live broadcast. We are honored to work with Lake Elsinore on this exciting project.
Watch this video for some short clips from the press conference with speakers from the City and Moleaer.
Renew & Restore Lake Elsinore and Other Urban Lakes
Urban lakes require additional attention because they collect excess nutrients in a process called #eutrophication. In lake eutrophication, a lake becomes overly enriched with nutrients, leading to increased plant and #algae growth. Human activities, such as agricultural runoff, stormwater runoff and the use of fertilizers, often contribute to the elevated nutrient levels that drive eutrophication. Managing nutrient inputs and implementing sustainable tools are crucial for preventing or mitigating the effects of eutrophication in lakes and other water bodies.
The Role of Oxygen in Lake Ecosystems
Increasing dissolved oxygen in lakes, especially in the bottom of the lake, can help mitigate the impacts of eutrophication by promoting conditions that are less favorable for the development of harmful algal blooms.
#Nanobubble technology from Moleaer helps deliver oxygen throughout the water column and at the bottom of the lake to the sediment layer by producing and delivering nano-sized bubbles of oxygen into and throughout the water column. These bubbles are so small that they are neutrally buoyant and remain suspended in the water column for an extended period of time, allowing the oxygen to diffuse into the lakebed.
Traditional lake aeration systems, such as diffused air or mechanical aerators, create larger bubbles that rise quickly to the surface of the water. These systems vertically mix the water column but are not effective at transferring oxygen, especially at the sediment layer. Moleaer’s nanobubble technology has been independently validated to have over 85% oxygen transfer efficiency (OTE), while many conventional aeration systems only have 1-3% OTE, depending on the technology.
By getting more oxygen to the sediment layer using nanobubble technology, the lake’s natural microbial communities can thrive, promoting the breakdown of organic matter and reducing nutrient cycling. This can help improve water quality and clarity by reducing muck and promoting a healthy lake ecosystem. Additionally, enhancing lakebed oxygen levels can help reduce the effects of eutrophication and harmful algal blooms as well as improve the habitat for aquatic life.
Read our blog on Urban Lake Eutrophication to dive deeper: www.moleaer.com/blog/lakes-po....
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About Moleaer
Moleaer is an American-based nanobubble technology company with a mission to unlock nanobubbles’ full potential to enhance and protect water, food, and natural resources. Moleaer has established the nanobubble industry in the U.S. by developing the first nanobubble generator that can perform cost-effectively at municipal and industrial scale. Moleaer’s patented nanobubble technology provides the highest proven oxygen transfer rate in the aeration and gas infusion industry, with an efficiency of over 85 percent per foot of water (Michael Stenstrom, UCLA, 2017). Through partnerships with universities, Moleaer has proven that nanobubbles are a chemical-free and cost-effective solution to increasing sustainable food production, restoring aquatic ecosystems, and improving natural resource recovery. Moleaer has deployed more than 2200 nanobubble generators worldwide since 2016. To learn more, visit: www.Moleaer.com
About nanobubbles
Nanobubbles are tiny bubbles, invisible to the naked eye and 2500 times smaller than a single grain of table salt. Bubbles at this scale remain suspended in water for long periods, enabling highly efficient oxygen transfer and supersaturation of dissolved gas in liquids. Nanobubbles also treat and eliminate pathogens and contaminants of emerging concern as well as scour surfaces to break apart biofilm matrices, creating a powerful, sustainable, and chemical-free disinfectant (Shiroodi, S., Schwarz, M.H., Nitin, N. et al., Food Bioprocess Technol, 2021).

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It works. The lake is the clearest it’s ever been.

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That's so great to hear! Thank you for sharing your first hand experience. 💚