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Microbial life is the most abundant form of life on earth. These organisms can be single-celled or a cluster of multiple cells, but their defining trait is that they are all invisible to the naked eye. Only with the assistance of a microscope are we then able to truly...

The idea of a Windmill has been around since 500 A.D. and perhaps even before that. They were first used by the Persians as water pumps and grain mills, but the principle was the same; man, harnessing wind to do achieve goals in society. All throughout history, wind powered...

What is Aluminum Sulfate? Aluminum Sulfate, or alum, is a chemical that is very useful in the context of lake management. It is found in nature but can also be made in a lab very easily. It plays a role in several industries such as paper manufacturing and textile...

Have you ever swum in a pond that smells bad, and when you get out you have black goo on your feet and legs? If your pond does not have aeration, chances are Muck has been accumulating on your pond bed since its inception. But what exactly is Muck?...

Algae can be a problem for a lot of pond owners.  It can even grow on the bottom in late winter, early spring when you think it should be dormant.  It can be controlled with algaecides but the best option is to prevent it with a combination of pond...

Improving Pond Water Quality the Natural Way Together with a team of seasoned biologists and water quality experts, OWS has created a simple, easy to use Pond Care System.  The three products included in the Pond Pack work together to help to prevent problems before they start! Today, many...

Check out these 3 Ways to Get Your Pond or Lake Ready for Spring! Is your pond or lake ready for spring? Now that the ice is gone, and spring is working its way across the country, it’s time to think about treating your pond. All ponds age and...

Well, it’s that time of year when fall is soon upon us, then the short cold days of winter.  If you own or manage a pond or lake, then you’re probably not thinking too much about “winterizing” it.  Nature will take just take its course until spring arrives.  However...

  Hello my name is John Red and I’m with Outdoor Water Solutions. Today I’d like about our windmill variation systems or some people would call them windmill aerators. There are several manufacturers out there and several of them import the product in the United States whereas ours are...

Summer has arrived and the heat is on.  This heat allows us to enjoy many outdoor activities, but also can cause many problems in ponds and lakes with algae blooms, stratification, and fish kills. Read our summer pond and lake maintenance ideas. Outdoor Water Solutions has a full line...

Pond algae is a common problem in a majority of ponds, especially if they are more than 3 to 4 years old. Algae can come in many different shapes and sizes, but the most common is filamentous algae that looks like clumps and float in the water. All ponds...

We offer 12lb, 25lb, 100lb and 250lb. quantities of our bacteria blend.  Our bacteria helps break down organic matter on the bottom of the pond, diminish nutrient overload and helps reduce odor to create a clean, clear & healthy pond.   This is a highly concentrated dry blend which...

Get rid of all the muck! Are you looking to clean up your pond or lake front so that you can provide a healthy aquatic environment? Outdoor Water Solutions offers Muck Pellets which digest accumulated pond muck, which is organic debris that reside at the bottom of your pond...

Pond Aeration: Solar, Wind, and Electric Options Are you considering an aeration system for your pond or lake but are unsure of which type would work best? More and more pond owners are purchasing bottom diffused aeration systems for their ponds or lakes. The benefits of having an aeration...

OWS Expands Pond and Lake Management Services in Northwest Arkansas Effective spring of 2016, Outdoor Water Solutions is expanding into pond and lake management services in Northwest Arkansas with a focus on sales, installation and maintenance of fountains and bottom diffused aeration systems. Areas covered include Springdale, Fayetteville, Rogers,...

Outdoor Water Solutions is pleased to introduce a new line of affordable, high efficiency solar aeration systems. Available with and without accessories and in multiple configurations, we offer several different solar aeration systems to meet your aeration needs, all with “Direct Drive” (DD) technology. Our solar aeration systems come...