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Dugout aeration for farms and ranches
Dugout aeration pushes air from the bottom up so the whole water column keeps moving and stays oxygenated. That keeps a dugout aerobic instead of going black and septic, cuts algae and bottom muck, and keeps the water cleaner and more palatable for livestock, all without running a power line to the site.
- 1988Aerating dugouts since
- NoneGrid power bill
- Off-gridNo power line required
Recommended
A complete windmill aeration setup
See the windmill aeration collection for the system, airline and accessories that get a dugout aerated. Not sure which configuration fits your water and wind? Request a recommendation and we will quote the right kit for your site. Shipped in CAD from our Emerald Park, Saskatchewan base, with support from Kelowna and Montreal.
The challenge
The dugout problem
When dugout water sits still, it stratifies into warm surface water over a cold, oxygen-starved bottom. That is where the trouble starts.
Green water and algae
Warm, still surface water feeds algae and floating scum that foul dugout water for stock and irrigation.
Black water and rotten-egg smell
With no oxygen at the bottom, the water turns anaerobic, releases hydrogen sulphide gas and starts to smell like rotten eggs.
No power at the water
Most dugouts sit far from the grid, so plug-in aeration is impractical and running a line is costly.
The approach
How aeration fixes it
Bottom-up aeration circulates and oxygenates the entire water column with a system built for remote sites.
Runs on wind alone
A windmill drives an air compressor from the wind, so there is no electricity, no fuel and no monthly operating cost at a remote site.
Cleaner water for livestock
Oxygenated, circulated water stays aerobic, which keeps it clearer and more palatable for cattle and other stock.
Less algae and muck
Keeping oxygen at the bottom helps break down organic sludge and takes away the still, warm conditions algae need.
Year-round with freeze control
Optional freeze-control accessories help keep an opening in the ice so livestock can water through winter.
Windmill, solar and electric aeration
Oxygen for every pond, on or off the grid
Koenders got its start in 1988 building wind-powered aeration for farm dugouts. Today that same rugged, low-operating-cost engineering carries across our full lineup of windmill, solar and electric systems, each matched to your pond size and power source, so water stays healthy on farms, acreages and remote sites across the continent.
From operators
Trusted on farms, courses and municipal water
“The windmill keeps my whole preserve aerated with no power line and no fuel.”
“Our Koenders windmill has aerated this pond for over 20 years. Even after a long, cold winter there was no fish kill, and we still catch beautiful trout.”
“The before and after says it all — clear water on a 10-acre irrigation pond from a Koenders windmill and Nature's Pond Conditioner.”
“We've run a Koenders windmill for 10+ years. Our pond looked so good we held a wedding right next to it.”
“We saw a drastic difference in 7 weeks. The picture says it all — couldn’t be happier.”
“Nature's Pond Conditioner and our Koenders windmill are a great combination — clean, clear water and healthy, large rainbow trout.”
“Thanks to Koenders aeration and Nature's Pond Conditioner, we're able to enjoy ice fishing again this winter.”
“Great quality. My best friend and I put this windmill up in our retirement — no problems with parts, and it keeps the muck and algae down.”
Shop the range
Ready to get your water moving?
Aeration systems, fountains and accessories: everything to keep your water healthy and moving through the season.
Also for irrigation and remote farm ponds
The same off-grid aeration that cleans up a dugout works on irrigation ponds and other remote farm water. Circulating the water helps reduce the algae and scum that clog intakes and screens, and keeps the water moving without adding any chemicals.
- No chemicals added to the water
- Field-serviceable, durable components
- Works on irrigation ponds and remote farm water, not just dugouts
- Parts and support available across North America
FAQ
Common questions
How do I aerate a dugout?
What is the best aeration for a cattle dugout?
Why does my dugout go black and smell like rotten eggs?
How deep should the diffuser sit?
Can I aerate without power at the site?
Does aeration improve cattle water?
Keep your dugout clean this season
Get a windmill aeration recommendation sized for your water and your site, or size it yourself with the aerator calculator.
