

WHAT'S UNDER YOUR WATER?
Bubbles that clean
IT'S ALL ABOUT BUBBLES
One bubble, two bubbles and many thousands of bubbles!
Bubble curtains provide aeration which is known to be a very efficient way to transfer oxygen to water. Balanced level of oxygen is an indicator of healthy water quality which is beneficial for human health, aquatic life and socio-economic progress of a society.
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This is a Living Lab case-study of the bubble barrier in Westerdock.
100%
Clean air. The bubbles go through a filter before going into the water
24/7
The bubble barrier at Westerdock never stops!
~1mm
Really really tiny bubbles oxygenating the water!
FINDINGS
The bubble barrier at Westerdock increases the amount of oxygen in water! Amongts other benefits, it helps reduce water acidity
By oxygenating the water and reducing detrimental substances, life underwater can strive!
Aerating water helps release toxic compounds through water turbulence, while oxidising other otherwise toxic elements.
Pretty cool huh? But what is a bubble barrier and why is that important? Find out more here. Amsterdam has it own bubble barrier working 24/7! That's awesome! This bubble barrier is located in Westerdock. In the aerial view below (left) You can see a subtle diagonal line across the canal. If you want to know it's exact location, click on the map on the right!
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