The comparison between Oxygen Saturation Technology (OST™) and other oxygenation systems that rely on small bubbles (< 1µm) has revealed significant differences in their performance and impact on aquatic environments. Through various real-world applications, OST™ has proven to deliver more oxygen, maintain thermal stability, and enhance water quality more effectively than other systems.
A comparative test was conducted in a stormwater pond near Orlando, Florida, using OST, small bubble aeration technology, and a control section. The results demonstrated that dissolved oxygen (DO) increased an average of 28.7 mg/L through the OST system, significantly outperforming the other system, which achieved an increase of only 4.75 mg/L. The test highlighted OST’s ability to deliver oxygen at a much higher efficiency1, which translates to a significant cost savings to the client of $1.15/kg O2 for OST versus $2.42/kg O2.
In a pond near Manassas, Virginia, small bubble aeration systems were initially used to manage dissolved oxygen levels for growing Tiger Muskies. However, their operation caused a significant temperature increase in the bottom waters, with a rise of approximately 5°C within five days. This represented a tenfold acceleration compared to the natural warming rate of 0.11°C per day, potentially disrupting the pond’s thermal structure and ecological balance and risking the lives of the fish.
When the client switched to an OST™ system, the natural warming rate was observed during OST™ operation, and the thermal stratification remained undisturbed. This case illustrated the importance of OST’s ability to maintain ecological stability and thermal stratification while providing effective oxygenation.
An 8-acre pond in Orleans, Massachusetts, transitioned from small bubble technology to OST™ as part of a water quality improvement initiative. Previously, the aeration system failed to prevent phosphorus release from sediments, resulting in persistent cyanobacteria blooms.
With the installation of OST™ in 2021, the system consistently maintained higher dissolved oxygen levels in the bottom waters, effectively reducing internal phosphorus loading and preventing harmful algal blooms. Independent reviews in 2023 confirmed OST’s success, with data showing stable oxygen levels and temperature profiles throughout the year. This success highlighted OST’s potential as a transformative tool for water quality management.
OST™ represents a revolutionary approach to aquatic oxygenation, delivering superior dissolved oxygen levels without disrupting the natural thermal structure of water bodies. Its success in various real-world applications demonstrates its ability to address water quality challenges sustainably and effectively.
For anyone managing aquatic environments, transitioning to OST™ offers a reliable solution that promotes ecological balance and long-term health of aquatic ecosystems, and can outperform other options available on the market today. With its proven track record, OST™ is setting a new standard for water quality management. For more information, or to have a conversation about how OST™ can help your body of water, reach out to us today.
1 “efficiency” is measured by increase in dissolved oxygen concentration.
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