City of Titusville Partners With Businesses to Test New Lagoon-Cleaning Technology

Nanobubble Technology Targets Nutrients, Boosts Oxygen in Indian River Lagoon

BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA — The City of Titusville will begin a small-scale demonstration of an innovative nanobubble water-treatment technology at the Titusville Municipal Marina on Feb. 12 as part of ongoing efforts to improve water quality and support long-term restoration of the Indian River Lagoon.

The city is partnering with Moleaer Inc., whose patented nanobubble technology infuses oxygen into water at the sediment level, helping limit nutrient release that can fuel harmful algal blooms, foul odors, and degraded water conditions.

According to Moleaer, the process reactivates natural recovery mechanisms, leading to improved water quality, healthier ecosystem,s and greater long-term resiliency.

The installation is funded through private and business contributions from local supporters, including Laurilee Thompson, co-owner of Dixie Crossroads Seafood Restaurant and vice-chair of the Titusville Environmental Commission; Parrish Healthcare; Pinnacle; and Robin Fisher and Associates, Inc.

The project is supported in partnership with the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast.

To evaluate the pilot’s effectiveness, the city is working with Florida Tech and Brevard County Natural Resources to conduct pre- and post-project monitoring to inform decisions on potential expansion of the technology elsewhere in the lagoon.

Mayor Andrew Connors said the project reflects Titusville’s collaborative approach to environmental stewardship and its commitment to protecting natural resources for future generations.

Thompson, a longtime local conservation advocate, said declining water quality in the lagoon directly impacts fishing, tourism, and families who depend on the estuary. She added that the marina demonstration could help accelerate the adoption of technology-based solutions to improve lagoon health.

EDC President and CEO Lynda Weatherman said the project positions Titusville as a leader in environmental restoration on the Space Coast and supports the lagoon’s role as a major economic driver.

The Indian River Lagoon is designated by Congress as an estuary of national significance and is considered the most biologically diverse estuary in North America. A recent National Estuary Program–commissioned economic valuation report estimates the lagoon generates $14 billion in local gross domestic product, supports 128,000 jobs, and produces $8.3 billion in annual wages.

Moleaer’s nanobubble systems are currently deployed in more than 4,000 installations across 55 countries, and the company received the 2022 Water Project of the Year award at the Global Water Awards.

The city will host a ceremonial media event, “Flip the Switch from Green to Clean,” on March 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the Titusville Municipal Marina to mark the project’s launch.

More information about the project is available at Titusville.com/nanobubbles.

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