Local city and county governments use ponds for stormwater treatment, wastewater treatment, waterway management, fisheries, decorative purposes, and more. BioHaven® Floating Wetlands floating vegetation mats are perfect for helping area ponds and waterways maintain self-sustaining natural behaviors, minimize surplus nutrients, and provide diverse wetland environments for fish, wildlife, and human activities.
Floating Islands for Wastewater Treatment and Landfills
Floating islands offer an additional treatment option for wastewater lagoons, stabilization ponds, and landfill leachate ponds. Typically, the cost of implementing these islands is lower compared to other treatment methods, making them a cost-effective solution for maintaining compliance with environmental regulations.
Wastewater Removal Rates
| Contaminant | Inlet | Outlet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Nitrogen | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| Total Phosphorus | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| TSS | 20 | 6.3 |
| Ammonia | 5 | 1.8 |
- Reduces suspended solids and contributes to the evaporation process
- Increases surface area for microbes to attach and break down pollutants
- Plant nutrient uptake
- Sediment trapping
- No winter removal is necessary
- Enhances retention time
- Adjusts to fluctuations in water levels, improving plant survival
- Can help reduce operating costs
- Eliminates need for additional land
Floating Islands for Ponds and Waterways
Public and utilitarian government ponds and waterways frequently experience negative impacts from pollution, overuse, drought, flooding, and natural overgrowth that hamper their quality and usability. Midwest Floating Island can help you create or revitalize public or utilitarian ponds for your city, county, or other municipality.
- Is traffic down at a local park due to unpleasant pond odors?
- Are you planning a new park with ponds and waterways?
- Could your local infrastructure improve its wastewater treatment system for wet ponds?
- Do you need additional treatment technology that fits an existing system?
- Do you need to cycle nutrients into appropriate biota in area waterways rapidly?
- Are residents asking you to reduce chemicals and use more natural processes?
BioHaven® Floating Wetland Islands for ponds are a cost-efficient and self-sustaining solution for local municipalities and organizations to improve ecosystems using native plants and natural processes.
Benefits of Floating Water Mats in Government Ponds
Why should you consider incorporating BioHaven® Floating Wetlands water mats into your new or existing government ponds? Functional, recreational, and aesthetic benefits include:
Eco-Friendly
The floating water mats provide ample area for microbes to attach and work to remove impurities from the water naturally. Reduce chemical and other contaminants naturally and with much less harm to the environment.
Cost-Effective
Man-made floating wetlands are inexpensive and do not have to be removed from ponds over the winter. They are also usable with other water-quality tools such as aeration. We recommend leaving them in place to eliminate harming the natural growth underneath.
Long-Term Use
BioHaven® Floating Wetlands perform continuously. We have added an armor coating to reduce UV damage. Just water the wetland plants the first few weeks and then the plants can pull up water and nutrients on their own. You may want to refresh the plants after a few years.
Aesthetic Appeal
These floating water mats facilitate totally natural plant growth, so they look like they belong. They can increase the beauty and health of any pond or government waterway naturally and without extensive construction that harms surrounding areas.
Customizable
Man-made floating wetlands from Midwest Floating Island are customizable. The islands ship in 5-foot or 6.6-foot wide pieces and can be combined into larger islands, or we can make them to order in various lengths and shapes. We can also add extra buoyancy for specific applications.
Storm- and Hurricane-Proof
Anchored floating wetlands withstand heavy storms and even withstood hurricane-force winds during Hurricane Isaac. They do not have to be removed during winter as long as the area can also support a floating dock without removal. The native wetland plants and undergrowth grow back and look healthy the following summer.
Highly Effective
BioHaven® Floating Wetlands offer a natural and eco-friendly approach to water treatment without the use of chemicals. By leveraging nature’s own processes, these wetlands play a crucial role in water conservation and significantly contribute to the overall health of ecosystems.
Enjoy Triple Benefits from Every Application
You get at least two additional benefits for every reason you install a floating island. If you install islands to create better wildlife or aquatic habitats, you also enjoy better water quality and beautification. Wildlife habitats can provide important biodiversity by attracting new pollinators and reducing mosquito populations naturally.
Improve Government Ponds & Waterways with Green FWIs
BioHaven® Floating Wetland Islands (FWIs) mimic natural floating islands while harnessing natural processes to reduce nutrients and greatly enhance man-made or natural ponds and waterways. Contact Midwest Floating Island at (651) 379-2480 or complete the interest form to request a contact.