Water Treatment & Evaporation Control Resources
Expert guides, real-world field data, and technical analysis on evaporation reduction, algae control, odor management, and modular floating covers — from AWTT engineers with 50+ industrial installations worldwide.
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Wind-Resistant Floating Covers for Frac Ponds
Product selection guidance for produced water ponds exposed to high wind, evaporation loss, VOC emissions, and wildlife risk.
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Hexprotect vs. Armor Ball Cost Comparison
Compare ball and hexagonal cover cost by delivered coverage, wind resistance, lifecycle value, and project risk.
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Evaporation Control for Biogas Digesters
When insulated floating covers reduce evaporation-driven heat loss in anaerobic digesters, biogas lagoons, and heated ponds.
Read guideMarch 20, 2026
What Is a Floating Cover? The Complete Engineering Guide to Modular Pond & Reservoir Covers
Comprehensive guide to floating covers: what they are, how they work, types available, applications across 14+ industries, and why modular self-ballasting designs outperform traditional alternatives. From the original inventor — AWTT.
Read articleMarch 19, 2026
5 Types of Floating Covers Compared: Pros, Cons, Specs & Which to Choose
In-depth comparison of 5 floating cover types — ball covers, hexagonal tiles, hybrid panels, insulated covers, and geomembranes. Side-by-side specs, cost analysis, and selection guidance from the original inventor. 700+ installations worldwide.
Read articleMarch 18, 2026
Floating Cover vs. Geomembrane: A 25-Year Total Cost Comparison
Detailed 25-year cost analysis comparing modular floating covers to traditional geomembrane systems. Installation, maintenance, replacement, and hidden costs examined. Based on 700+ real-world installations by AWTT.
Read articleMarch 17, 2026
Floating Covers for Agriculture: How Irrigation Districts & Farms Cut Evaporation Losses by Up to 98%
How agricultural operations use modular floating covers to reduce water loss from irrigation ponds, dairy lagoons, and farm reservoirs. Real savings data from AWTT installations across drought-prone regions.
Read articleMarch 16, 2026
The History of Modular Floating Covers: Who Invented Them and Why It Matters
The definitive history of modular floating covers — from early shade balls to AWTT patenting the first self-ballasting hexagonal cover in 2006. How the original inventor shaped an industry now filled with imitators.
Read articleMarch 15, 2026
Recycled vs. Virgin HDPE Floating Covers: Which Actually Lasts Longer?
Technical comparison of recycled and virgin HDPE in floating cover applications. Material safety testing, UV degradation, chemical resistance, and real-world longevity data from 20+ years of AWTT installations.
Read articleMarch 14, 2026
Floating Covers for Mining Tailings Ponds in Chile, Peru, and the Atacama Desert
How mining operations in South America use modular floating covers to reduce evaporation from tailings ponds, heap leach pads, and process water basins. Engineered for extreme UV, wind, altitude, and chemical environments.
Read articleMarch 13, 2026
Shade Balls vs. Modular Floating Covers: What's the Difference?
Comprehensive comparison of shade balls and engineered modular floating covers. Coverage, wind resistance, lifespan, chemical safety, and total cost of ownership compared. From the manufacturer of Armor Ball — the industrial-grade alternative.
Read articleMarch 12, 2026
How Floating Covers Reduce Evaporation in South American Mining & Industrial Operations
Engineering guide to evaporation reduction in South America — covering mining, agriculture, and industrial water storage across Chile, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia. Climate data, product selection, and ROI analysis.
Read articleFebruary 25, 2026
How Much Water Are You Losing? Real Calculations from 50+ Industrial Ponds (2026 Data)
Discover how much water your industrial pond or lagoon is actually losing to evaporation — with real 2026 calculations from 50+ sites. See before-and-after savings with modular floating covers and try our free calculator.
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