Reservoir covers
Reservoir evaporative loss is equivalent to 20%
of the global annual consumption of water
How it works
WaterPearls, a drop it and forget it solution:
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Thousands of WaterPearls are inserted in 45cm x 100cm mesh mats in options of 2 to 4 layers.
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WaterPearls Mats are installed on the reservoir forming a complete cover.
Just like a lotus leaf, the WaterPearls repel water.
Performance
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Reduce water evaporation by 77% to 98% depending on the number of layers of WaterPearls in the mats
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Prevent algae formation
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Prevent formation of bromate, a carcinogenic chemical
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Insulates the water body
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White colored to increase the surface albedo to reflect LWIR outwards
Benefits
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50 years lifespan
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Mats are permeable to water – rain flows trough
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Mats are permeable to air – avoid oxygen depletion in reservoir
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Floats and stays in place in the reservoir
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Non porous to prevent absorption of water in the WaterPearls and harbouring of bacteria
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Very low production water footprint in comparison with shade balls.