Applied Polymer Systems, Inc.
February 2010

Spring is right around the corner

With spring and summer quickly approaching it is time to start thinking about ponds and lakes. It is important to remember that fertilizing our lawns can be one of the big contributors to algae blooms in ponds and lakes. The more phosphorus that enters into a pond, the more likely it is that algae blooms will appear. Just one (1) gram of phosphorus produces 100 grams of algae. Here are two really great ways to treat and prevent algae blooms this year:

 

#1: When fertilizing, use a site specific APS Silt Stop Powder. This will help bind the fertilizer to the soil preventing it from leaving the site when it rains. Not only does the Silt Stop Powder prevent the fertilizer from entering the pond, but it keeps the fertilizer in place so it can do its job.

#2: Using Pond Logs wherever there is a source of agitation/circulation (i.e. aerators, floating fountains, waterfalls) will allow the site specific blend of polymers to bind with the phosphates, cutting off the food supply for the algae. They also have the ability to reduce sediment.

 

For more details on how to use Silt Stop Powder and Pond Logs as well as the other APS products, visit our website, www.siltstop.com.

 
 

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Sampling Procedures

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When sending water and soil samples to APS please be sure to include the following:

1. Contact information (name, email, fax, phone)

2. Detailed information about the site (distances, flow rate, etc.)

3. Site plans/diagrams

4.Photos--best to email

The more information that you can give us the better equipped we are to help. To see the sample analysis form available on our website, click here.

 
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Free APS Training

Applied Polymer Systems, Inc. offers training classes on Polymer Enhanced Best Management Practices, applications, polymer basics, and in-field product demonstrations. If you or your company are interested in setting up or attending a training session please contact us by email.
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Eco Pond Rescues L.I.P.V.A.C System

The L.I.P.V.A.C system is not the newest wave in plastic surgery. It is an affordable way to use Pond Logs in ponds that are overrun with algae and nutrients. L.I.P.V.A.C stands for Low Interior Pressure Venturi Aeration Circulation System. Eco Pond Rescue's website explains that the L.I.P.V.A.C is "designed to operate on high volume but low pressure. This allows the pump to operate at a very high efficiency resulting in lower electrical costs."

APS will be manufacturing specially designed L.I.P.V.A.C Floc Logs and Pond Logs to be used in these systems.

The L.I.P.V.A.C System is inexpensive and easy to use. Assembly is simple and requires no special tools.

To see how the L.I.P.V.A.C System is installed click here.

ATTENTION!

In 2010 look for ALL of the

Applied Polymer Systems

Floc Logs & Pond Logs to be turning

BLUE!

Calendar of Events

February 17-19, 2010: IECA 2010, Dallas TX

February 23, 2010: EJ Prescott Know How 2, New London CT

February 24, 2010: EJ Prescott Know How 2, South Kingstown RI

February 25, 2010: EJ Prescott Know How 2, Hyannis MA

February 26, 2010: EJ Prescott Know How 2, Saco ME

March 2, 2010: EJ Prescott Know How 2, Indianapolis IN

March 3, 2010: EJ Prescott Know How 2, Fort Wayne IN

March 4, 2010: EJ Prescott Know How 2, Lima OH

March 23, 2010: EJ Prescott Know How 2, Courtland NY

March 24, 2010: EJ Prescott Know How 2, Albany NY

March 25, 2010: EJ Prescott Know How 2, Foxborough MA

April 19, 2010: 2010 Design/Build for Water/Wastewater Conference, Dallas TX

April 21, 2010: 2010 Design/Build for Transportation Conference, Dallas TX

April 23, 2010: ASCE Water Resources Committee Annual Seminar, Orlando FL

 

Visit our News & Events section to get up to date scheduling for training events and conference attendance.

**EPA New Effluent Limitation Guidelines**

REMEMBER the new ELG went into effect on February 1st. With these guidelines there is going to be a surge of products that enter the market claiming to help combat erosion. Wherever polyacrylamide is being marketed it is important to remember these two rules:

1. Toxicity: All polymers need to have aquatic toxicity reports. Discharging untested products into the open environment could potentially result is fish kills. MSDS sheets are not sufficient. Anyone can produce a MSDS, but toxicity reports must be done by a third party EPA certified laboratory that can provide true toxicity levels. According to Federal guidelines not just anyone can product a toxicity report following EPA/ASTM guidelines.

2. Performance: In order for polymers to be effectively used for erosion and sediment control they need to be site specific. Having a sample analysis is a must when it comes to using polymers.

To read the full version of of the guideline, available on the Federal Registry, click here.

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