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Shade balls

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Small hollow polyethylene spheres (4-inch diameter) coated with UV-blocking chemical and hermetically sealed with water inside. Used to cover reservoir surfaces to prevent evaporation and algae growth.

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L.A. Reservoir Shade Balls Water Quality Project
A water conservation project involving the deployment of 96 million shade balls into the L.A. Reservoir to prevent water evaporation and algae growth. The project is part of California's response to its ongoing drought.
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Shade balls
Small hollow polyethylene spheres (4-inch diameter) coated with UV-blocking chemical and hermetically sealed with water inside. Designed to cover reservoir surfaces to prevent water evaporation and algae growth. Each ball costs 36 cents and is expected to last up to 25 years.
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Shade balls help water conservation efforts in California

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