page_title: Limnological tower
hierarchical_section_title: Limnological tower
caption_attribution_description: English: Wind surfing near the Limnological Tower
context_page_description: A limnological tower is a structure constructed in a body of water to facilitate the study of aquatic ecosystems. They play an important role in drinking water infrastructure by allowing the prediction of algal blooms which can block filters and affect the taste of the water.
context_section_description: A limnological tower is a structure constructed in a body of water to facilitate the study of aquatic ecosystems (limnology).  They play an important role in drinking water infrastructure by allowing the prediction of algal blooms which can block filters and affect the taste of the water.
caption: Limnological tower at Rutland Water
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