"The problem we had to address was the growth of a specific type of organic plant material that stifles all other types of underwater plants necessary for aquatic life and natural filtration," explains Emmanuel Ammadio from WaterTec, who coordinated the installation of new filtration equipment for the lake.

"The chemical balance of the water was heavily affected and the water became turbid. We tried the injection of specialty chemicals, but the cost and maintenance associated with this option was very expensive and time consuming."

The problem then had to be treated manually by emptying the entire one million gallon pond, and removing the weeds that were affecting the water's natural balance and filtration. Needless to say, this was an extremely large task to be performed every three months, and interrupted the visitors' vacations.

Solution
Abdou Slaoui, General Manager of Waterco Canada says the artificial lake needed a unique solution.

"It takes two weeks to empty the lake and pull out all the weeds - so we were happy that Waterco's Trimline Bag Filter C50 and Supatuf Filter 0.75HP provided Camping Domaine du Reve with the improved filtration they needed so they did not need to tackle this huge task so often," he says.

These two Waterco products were chosen to function alongside WaterTec's 100% natural alternative to revitalize the water oxygenation. This innovative solution, which uses hydrolysis, helps regeneration of water and sanitation, but is unable to be effective without a steady flow of 60 GPM and a good pre-filtration to 50 microns - and this is where the Waterco filter and screener come in.

"The filtration equipment was chosen based on energy efficiency, low noise level, small dimensions, and of course, reliability," clarifies Emmanuel from WaterTec.

"Once filtered, the water is oxidized through the hydrolysis reactor, creating a separation and flocculation of the contaminants while controlling the weeds. The production of hydrogen generated in the reactor also stabilizes the pH, giving an even more powerful oxidizing effect. A natural settling then brightens bathing water."

Benefits
With the new system installed in August 2015, the water quality has noticeably improved, looking cleaner and clearer by the day. Swimmers and staff alike at Camping Domaine du Reve are thrilled with the result.

How Waterco's Supatuf Filter and Trimline Bag Filter work together

Waterco's Trimline Bag Filter is designed to be a leaf trapper or pre filter - it incorporates a high quality filter that is durable enough to handle a large volume of leaf litter and debris.

The filter bag itself is made of high strength material that allows water to pass through with minimal resistance. Easy to clean with a high leaf holding capacity, the Trimline Bag Filter is ideal for use with a commercial or domestic filter.

Combined with the Trimline Bag Filter, Waterco's Supatuf filter is suitable for most large swimming pools. It has been designed for maximised hydraulic output and minimised turbulence - these features shorten running times and reduce energy consumption for lower operating costs.

In addition, the mechanical seal on the Supatuf is fitted with a Waterco secondary seal that prevents water leakage destroying the motor. Built for durability, the unit is engineered for protection against corrosion from chlorinated water, ozone, iodine, bromine and salt water.