Air Diffusion Systems

Air Diffusion Systems (ADS) fine bubble aeration has been installed at thousands of locations worldwide to promote natural and biological treatment of water and wastewater.

HOW IT WORKS

Bubbling from the bottom up, ADS diffusers recreate a river-like environment in bodies of water that lack oxygenation and mixing. As the bubbles slowly rise to the surface, they settle out pollution and contaminants, sequestering them to the bottom of the water column. By increasing the “bottom dissolved oxygen”, beneficial bacteria and higher life forms consume organics and nutrients, purifying the aquatic eco-system naturally.

ADS Fine Bubble Aeration

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The solution to water and wastewater pollution is Air Diffusion! Our expert engineers work alongside our prospective clients to understand their unique application and desired treatment objectives.

Manufacturing Superior Diffusers
for More Than Sixty Years

In 1958 Nelson Hinde invented the first subsurface fine-bubble aeration diffuser in the basement of his Highland Park, IL home. Since inception, many improvements have been made to the ADS fine bubble diffuser to maximize efficiency & longevity while making it easy to install and maintain. If you are looking for a high quality diffuser, the search is over!

The Billion Bubble Per Day Disk Module Diffuser

The ADS disk module diffuser is comprised of 100’ of our linear fine bubble aeration wrapped inside of a 4’ diameter stainless steel frame. 1 foot long SS legs keep the disk module suspended out of sludge and sediments. A floating buoy attaches to the center of the disk module for ease of installation and maintenance. The highest quality materials are used to ensure a life expectancy of 20+ years.

A recommended airflow rate of 8-10 SCFM per disk will mix 25.8 million gallons of water in 15’ of water or deeper. At 1 horsepower per disk module, this is the most effective and efficient mixing device commercially available.

Wastewater Diffusers

WASTEWATER DIFFUSERS

For more than 60 years, ADS has specialized in the biological treatment of domestic and industrial wastewater. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest cost benefit, utilizing the most innovative treatment technologies available. ADS fine bubble diffusers are designed to meet or exceed all permitted effluent requirements and treatment goals. With hundreds of installed systems, ADS is proud to offer an industry leading 5-year product and treatment guarantee

Lagoon Diffusers

LAGOON DIFFUSERS

Lagoon aeration is our specialty. The ADS aerated-facultative lagoon approach provides the highest cost-benefit and reliability of any fine bubble aeration system commercially available. A properly designed ADS system is 3 to 6 times more efficient than high-speed surface aeration or static tubes, and 2 to 4 times more efficient than other diffused aeration systems. By using highly efficient blowers, operational costs are typically less than $0.01 per capita/day. The energy savings alone can help to pay for the system within several years of operation. Because there is only one moving part (the blower), operation and maintenance is very easy.

Tank Diffusers

TANK DIFFUSERS

ADS' fine bubble aeration is an effective method to provide oxygenation and mixing for many types of water storage tanks, including potable water tanks, fracking tanks, industrial wastewater tanks and more. Learn how ADS fine bubble diffusers can help with your above and below ground storage tanks.

Lake Diffusers

LAKE DIFFUSERS

Without natural or artificial circulation, lake and reservoir water goes through a process of aging called eutrophication in which inorganic & organic materials accumulate at the bottom. This accumulation depletes bottom oxygen levels creating anaerobic conditions that cause many long-term problems for lakes and reservoirs. ADS fine bubble aeration restores oxygen throughout the entire water column, revitalizing water the natural way.

“The ADS fine bubble aeration system has improved water clarity, minimized algae, reduced the sludge layer, and prevented fish kills since it was first installed in 2012. We are very pleased with the performance of this system and would recommend it to for any lake or reservoir searching for a natural and sustainable solution.”

Sean ParmleyCountryside Lake Resident

“We couldn't be any happier with the ADS fine bubble diffuser system. The 18 disk modules are consistently treating our raw leachate from 4,000 mg/l BOD to less than 100 mg/l. The maintenance is super easy, and the aeration system has exceeded our expectations.”

John BaughmanOperations Manager Blue Ridge Landfill

“The ADS fine bubble aeration system has delivered impressive results since it was first installed in our lagoons 11 years ago. The energy savings have paid for the entire system and the treated effluent water has been outstanding. I wish the rest of the equipment we use was as reliable and easy to maintain.”

Dave RicksWastewater Treatment Specialist