Surface aerators sit on the surface of the water and use a propeller to pump water up into the air. This allows for gas exchange between the water and the air where oxygen enters the water before it returns to the waterbody. Agitating the surface of the water also creates a ripple effect which increases the surface area of the waterbody. More surface area means more gas exchange, resulting in greater aeration.

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