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Exploring the science and potential of nanobubble technology in modern water treatment

BluePlanet has been appointed by Magalies Water to help rehabilitate Hartbeespoort Dam through bioremediation supported by Moleaer nanobubble technology, targeting the underlying effects of decades of wastewater pollution rather than only symptoms such as algal blooms and invasive plants.

Introduction

It’s no secret that Hartbeespoort dam has its challenges.  The system has received high nutrient loading water for many decades and has been host to water Hyacinthe since the 1960’s.

Updated: Jan 30, 2025

The Horlachgraben is part of a former arm of the Main River and serves as a receiving watercourse for stormwater from the sewer system. This channel has no natural inflow and is divided into 13 basins. In 2024, only the first three basins were treated. Basin 1 is 1,013 meters long and 25 meters wide. Basin 2 is divided into two sections, each approximately 180 meters long; one is 19 meters wide, the other 7 meters wide. Basin 3 is 1,020 meters long and also 25 meters wide. Th

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