A circulation system for bodies of water. In one set of embodiments for
larger bodies of water, modified horizontal plate designs are provided at
the entrance of the draft hose. The plate designs have sections that
pivot downwardly as the flotation platform and depending draft hose are
rapidly raised in high wave conditions to let the water escape downwardly
out of the hose. Adaptations to the floats for the elongated arms of the
platform are also made to essentially eliminate the creation of any
damaging torques on them from high waves. Another set of embodiments are
particularly adapted for smaller systems in municipal water tanks for
thorough mixing of the water and treatment to kill undesirable ammonia
oxidizing bacteria and prevent or at least inhibit their return.