For over 37 years, AREA has been the industry leader in providing solutions to water quality problems in canals, marinas and waterfront communities worldwide. The staff at AREA consists of marine biologists, engineers and business executives that provide are committed to providing their clients worldwide with the highest quality products with exceptional customer service no matter the scope of work. Our job does not end at the sale - our commitment for each client is to ensure they have the best equipment or system for its entire life of operation. Our mission is to provide the Highest Quality Products with Exceptional Customer Service.

Clients that can benefit from our systems include:
• Canals
• Marinas
• Homeowner Associations
• Dredging Companies ... and more

The services offered by AREA include Consulting, FREE Systems Design, Bid Specifying, Installation, Submittal Service and O & M Manuals. If you are in need of an Air Curtain System or Aeration System, contact the AREA staff today at 800-257-AREA (2732). A FREE catalog of AREA’s products and services is also available!

AIR CURTAIN SYSTEMS
AREAAir Curtain Systems have been used extensively for ‘Sea-Wreck’ Containment, Sediment Containment (during dredging operations), Oil Spill Containment, Deicingand more. The principle behind the Air Curtain Systems is that air released underwater will achieve a velocity of 1 ft/sec2 as it rises. The water in advance of the bubbles is pushed to the surface and therefore velocity is imparted to the water. The vertical velocity of the water becomes horizontal once the water reaches the surface. This keeps any material on the surface away from our Air Curtain. There is no physical obstruction to entry or egress ... there is nothing to move as would be the case with booms or weed gates traditionally used. Many or most canals and/or marinas are man made. The result is a disruption of the coastline allowing for deposition of ‘Sea Wreck’ where it would not normally occur - our Air Curtain Systems artificially re-established the coastline allowing the ‘Sea Wreck’ to move to where it would have had the canal or marina not been constructed.

Our Air Curtain Systems are driven by one (1) of our Rotron Regenerative Blowers. The Model and Horsepower will vary depending on our Air Curtain System designed. Rotron Regenerative Blowers are the oldest regenerative blower and is the leader in providing low pressure / high volume air. These units are quiet with the only moving part being two bearings. They are manufactured of cast aluminum and are designed for saline environments. They operate for 4.5 to 5 years continuous duty without any maintenance with the exception of cleaning the air filter and/or replacing the filter cartridge. At 4.5 to 5.0 years, a bearing change will be required.

AERATION SYSTEMS
AREA ‘Modern Air’ Aeration Systems have been used extensively for Odor Control From Hydrogen Sulfide, Improve Water Clarity, Improve Water Quality, Eliminate Bottom Sediment and more. This is achieved by establishing an aerobic cap on the bottom sediments resulting in oxidation/reduction of same. The aerobic cap allows aerobic organisms and aquatic life to return to the bottom which previously was anaerobic (non-oxygen bearing). Due to the lack of oxygen, benthic organisms (lobsters, crabs, etc...) were forced to leave this area. Our Aeration Systems also reduce in the rate of boat bottom fouling organisms and dock damage during the ice in the winter (for northern clients).

Our Aeration Systems utilize our 4 x 6 Free Standing Diffuser Grids that are ‘H’ shape. The ‘H’ shape was developed because of its’ chimney effect in which the water above the units is displaced by the air rising from the diffusers. This then draws water from underneath the units without suspending the bottom organic sediments. Our grids are extremely efficient in Oxygen Transfer and Destratification of the water in terms of both Oxygen and Temperature.

Each Aeration System is operated by our ‘Modern Air’ Quiet Series Air Compressors. Our compressors were designed for homeowner associations and cannot be heard while in operation. They were also developed to operate continuous duty with no maintenance. Each system comes will necessary peripherals to ensure efficient and effective operation.

If you would like to clean up your Canal or Marina or if you have a containment issue - call us today for FREE Systems Design or Literature. Our sales associates and engineers are ready to assist you in any capacity that you require.