Jul 13, 2007 #1 esass13 Civil/Environmental Sep 14, 2004 41 Does anyone have experience in trying to reduce the evaporation rate of a pond. Is any good information out there?
Does anyone have experience in trying to reduce the evaporation rate of a pond. Is any good information out there?
Jul 13, 2007 #2 bimr Civil/Environmental Feb 25, 2003 9,370 Not much that you can do that is feasible. Covering, increasing depth, reducing temperature, reducing turbulence, reducing wind, and reducing surface area are all options. Upvote 0 Downvote
Not much that you can do that is feasible. Covering, increasing depth, reducing temperature, reducing turbulence, reducing wind, and reducing surface area are all options.
Jul 13, 2007 #3 civilperson Structural Jan 13, 2006 2,399 Some municipalities tried a polymer coating floating on the surface of the reservoirs. I do not know if that is still in use. Upvote 0 Downvote
Some municipalities tried a polymer coating floating on the surface of the reservoirs. I do not know if that is still in use.
Jul 16, 2007 #4 cr1973 Civil/Environmental Jul 30, 2003 100 How about planting trees around it to provide shade and to block wind? Or would the trees just drink up nearby groundwater and do more harm than good? Upvote 0 Downvote
How about planting trees around it to provide shade and to block wind? Or would the trees just drink up nearby groundwater and do more harm than good?
Jul 16, 2007 2 #5 SlideRuleEra Structural Jun 2, 2003 5,527 http://www.nrw.qld.gov.au/compliance/wic/pdf/reports/urban_wateruse/evapinstorages.pdf http://www.SlideRuleEra.net Upvote 0 Downvote
http://www.nrw.qld.gov.au/compliance/wic/pdf/reports/urban_wateruse/evapinstorages.pdf http://www.SlideRuleEra.net
Jul 20, 2007 #6 FarmallFan Civil/Environmental Mar 25, 2007 13 Some lake municipalities in my area use underground detention systems. They consist of very large conduits ( over 120")and are pricey. Upvote 0 Downvote
Some lake municipalities in my area use underground detention systems. They consist of very large conduits ( over 120")and are pricey.
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