Water Filtration Systems

Most of the Long Beach aquarium water supply is delivered to the Long Beach aquarium by barge or truck. The water is collected about 5 miles off shore and undergo a thorough treatment process at the Long Beach aquarium to ensure purity. Click on the link below to view simple diagram of the water supply and water filtration system at the Long Beach aquarium.

Aquarium water supply and filtration diagram

The diagram from the link above shows a typical life support system installed at the Long Beach aquarium. Each component plays a specific part in the water treatment process. Through mechanical, chemical and biological processes, the Long Beach aquarium, California, can maintain the suitable environment for marine life. Thus, we can enjoy marine line exhibits at the Long Beach aquarium.

Stages of water supply and water filtration systems at the Long Beach aquarium

Water supply is delivered in trucks and barges to the Long Beach aquarium. Water then enters the extended water treatment reservoir at the Long Beach aquarium. After the water treatment, water is then pumped to the Undergravel or plenum which is the start of the Long Beach aquarium habitat. From the Undergravel / plenum, water is then pumped through a sand filtration system. After sand filtration, some water passes through heat exchanger and ozone generator while other goes straight to the degas chamber. From the degas chamber, water reenters the undergravel and plenum.

Click here to read about Sand filtration system at the Long Beach aquarium, California