Reduce Pond Evaporation 2

[esass13]

Does anyone have experience in trying to reduce the evaporation rate of a pond. Is any good information out there?

 

[bimr]

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.

 

[civilperson]

Some municipalities tried a polymer coating floating on the surface of the reservoirs. I do not know if that is still in use.

 

[cr1973]

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?

 

[SlideRuleEra]

http://www.nrw.qld.gov.au/compliance/wic/pdf/reports/urban_wateruse/evapinstorages.pdf

http://www.SlideRuleEra.net

 

[FarmallFan]

Some lake municipalities in my area use underground detention systems. They consist of very large conduits ( over 120")and are pricey.