Diatomix is a proven system for removing blue-green algae blooms, reducing nutrient levels, and improving natural and managed water bodies

1. The Future of Healthy
Water
Presented by
Dr Simon Tannock

2. Why is our water unhealthy?

3. What are the options to restore water back to a
healthy balance?Wetlands Riverbank Remediation
Stormwater
Swales
Plant More Trees
Education

6. Algae Science 101 – The Redfield ratio
Scientists discovered there is
a ratio between nitrogen,
phosphorus, iron and other
nutrients in the ocean
This ratio also exists in algae
The ratio is approximately:
Nitrogen 16: Phosphorus 1: Iron 0.001

7. In an unpolluted
environment this means
everything is in balance.
The ratio is approximately:
Nitrogen 16: Phosphorus 1: Iron 0.001
Algae Science 101 – The Redfield ratio

8. With pollution the ratio changes
Nitrogen  Phosphorus 
Iron and other micronutrients
seldom increase as well
This imbalance causes problems
Too much algae, not enough animals
Algae Science 101 – The Redfield ratio
The ratio is approximately:
Nitrogen 16: Phosphorus 1: Iron 0.001
Nitrogen 16,000: Phosphorus 1,000: Iron 0.001

9. Fe Mn
Co Zn
Ca Mo
Cu K
Mg
B

10. AfterBefore

11. AfterBefore

12. The one graph in this presentation
All green arrowed samples
0 cells/mL for Blue-Green Algae

13. Play on YouTube

14. Play on YouTube

15. Maleny Treatment Wetland
Irrigated
Forest Irrigated
Forest
Irrigated
Forest
Cell 1
Cell 2
Cell 3
Diatomix
Dosing
Point

16. Photo Monitoring – 14 May 2018
• Background conditions
• Monitoring site below Diatomix
dosing point in Cell 2

17. Photo Monitoring – 2 August 2018
• 82 days after dosing began

18. Photo Monitoring – 29 August 2018
• 99 days after dosing began

19. Photo Monitoring – 14 May 2018
Before

20. Photo Monitoring – 29 August 2018
After

21. Video Monitoring – October 2018
Play on YouTube

22. Contact Details
Dr Simon Tannock
Director of AlgaEnviro
Mobile: 0406 506 536
Email: simon@algaenviro.com.au
For more information please visit our website:
www.algaenviro.com.au