{"id":1728,"date":"2026-02-19T13:52:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T12:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ultramins.com\/?p=1728"},"modified":"2026-02-19T13:52:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T12:52:58","slug":"their-solution-shows-that-water-quality-need-not-be-an-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultramins.com\/en\/their-solution-shows-that-water-quality-need-not-be-an-uncertainty\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cTheir solution shows that water quality need not be an uncertainty\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Schenkeveld is a large tomato grower. Growing tomatoes requires large volumes of irrigation water daily. Last year, the company bought a new farm there. Water quality had been a concern there for years.<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n

At the acquired site, there were two rainwater silos of 6,500 m\u00b3 and 2,500 m. \u201cAlgae got free rein here and caused structural nuisance. This manifested itself not only in visibly polluted water, but also in clogged filters, extra maintenance, use of chemicals and man-hours, and uncertainty further down the water chain.\u201d Those costs and associated hassles are very recognisable to many horticulturists, Ultramins points out. The company was able to help Schenkeveld with USAF\u2122 cavitating ultrasonic transmitters.<\/main>In the heart of summer 2025, a field test was carried out together with Ultramins in the 6,500 m\u00b3 rainwater silo at Schenkeveld. Precisely at this time, when algal pressure and microbiological load are at their maximum, transmitters were deployed to assess the effect under realistic and harsh conditions. \u201cWhen Ultramins approached us for this test, I indicated that I would like to be able to actually see the bottom of the silo for once,\u201d Richard Schenkeveld explains. \u201cTo be honest, in all these years I had never been able to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the deployment of Ultramins and the USAF\u2122 transmitters, that picture changed completely. \u201cWithin a short time, about three weeks, the difference became clearly visible. Where the water was previously murky and algae-rich, we could now see down to the bottom of the silo (see photo left).<\/p>\n

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Confirmation of measurements<\/strong>
\nMeasurements confirmed this marked improvement in water quality. Algae pressure fell sharply, biofilm dissolved and even pathogens disappeared from the water. \u201cOur water analyses were carried out weekly by Normec Groen Agro. For us, the decisive factor here was not so much the absolute number of algae per millilitre, but mainly the fact that the algae no longer had any harmful effects on our plant, water chain and cultivation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Perhaps even more important is the confidence this gives in the stability of the system, the grower continues. \u201cBy having clean and healthy rainwater at the beginning of the process, the first hit, we avoid problems further down the chain. This translates into fewer blockages, fewer corrective measures, lower costs and, above all, peace of mind in operations. Healthy pouring water also has a major share in preventing failure and contributes to resilient cultivation and stable production.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rollout to multiple sites<\/strong>
\nBased on the findings from this test, cooperative Growers United, of which Schenkeveld is a member, decided to invest in the deployment of USAF\u2122 transmitters at several Schenkeveld sites from early 2026. Richard Schenkeveld: \u201cThe aim is not only to maintain the achieved water quality, but to structurally secure it as part of our water management. The combination of visible results, measurable improvements and the completely chemical-free nature of the technology makes Ultramins a very valuable partner for us. Their solution shows that water quality need not be an uncertainty, but a manageable and reliable foundation under cultivation.\u201d<\/p>\n

USAF\u2122 is a trademark of Luijkx Ultrasound B.V.<\/em><\/p>\n

For more information:
\nUltramins B.V.<\/strong>
\n+31(0) 85 023 10 97
\ninfo@ultramins.com<\/a>
\nwww.ultramins.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Schenkeveld<\/strong>
\ninfo@schenkeveld.co<\/a>
\nwww.schenkeveld.co<\/a><\/p>\n

Growers United<\/strong>
\ninfo@growersunited.nl<\/a>
\nwww.growersunited.nl<\/a><\/p>\n

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