Why 'disgusting' algae is covering Watford town centre pond

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Why 'disgusting' algae is covering Watford town centre pond
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“The pond has a very effective ultrasonic system that kills unwanted algae and this together with regular manual skimming of the dead algae helps maintain the water clarity, which is good for plant and animal life.

“Any green algae seen floating on the surface is dead and needs removing, which we are doing on a regular basis during the summer months.” He added that the pond’s fountains will be replaced"in the next few weeks" with the goal of improving water circulation and aeration to help limit the algae growth.Large amounts of algae can harm a pond by shading out other plants and lowering available oxygen for invertebrates, fish and other pond life, according to the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

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