Blog

05 Mar 2026

Shade Balls for Reservoirs: A Simple Approach to Evaporation Control and Algal Reduction

Posted by Penny Gibbs

Across the UK, reservoir and open water storage management is under increasing pressure. Climate change is shifting rainfall patterns, dry spells are lasting longer, and demand continues to rise. Even with essential work like infrastructure upgrades and leak detection, two stubborn challenges remain right at the surface of open water storage: evaporation loss and algae […]

Continue reading
28 Mar 2025

How Shade Balls prevent algae growth

Posted by Paul King

Algae growth in stagnant water is a common issue, affecting everything from reservoirs and ponds to industrial water tanks.

Continue reading