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The Mystery of the Missing DO: Troubleshooting Low Dissolved Oxygen in Wastewater Lagoons
Every wastewater lagoon operator has experienced it.The aeration system appears to be running. Air is rising to the surface. Yet dissolved oxygen (DO) levels…
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Wastewater Lagoon Operations: Preparing for Cold Winter Weather
Is your wastewater lagoon ready for winter? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a La Niña winter in the United States…
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Duckweed Control in Wastewater Lagoons
Duckweed, or water lens, is a rapidly growing, invasive aquatic plant that thrives in wastewater lagoons due to the presence of ammonia and phosphorus,…
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Triplepoint: Proudly Made in America and BABA Compliant
“Made in America” can seem like a trendy slogan or just a little patch sewn inside a T-shirt or cap. But it’s more than…
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Wastewater Pond DO: Where Did the Dissolved Oxygen Go?
A wastewater pond requires sufficient Dissolved Oxygen (DO) to satisfy Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Nitrogenous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (NBOD). Without DO, a pond…
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Lagoon Solids: Using the TSS to BOD5 Ratio to Diagnose Treatment Problems
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Total Suspended Solids, or TSS, are standard testing parameters for wastewater lagoons. The ratio between the two numbers can…
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Lagoon Aeration System Design: Calculations and Common Pitfalls
To ensure wastewater treatment objectives are met, a lagoon aeration system design must be customized for its specific application.In this video, Patrick Hill outlines…
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Spring Lagoon Odors: Can Lagoon Circulators Prevent Them?
It's spring! The snow is melting, the birds are chirping, and all the solids that settled to the bottom of the wastewater lagoon over…
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Lagoon Aeration Upgrade: Case Study of Danielsville, GA
A lagoon aeration upgrade can improve treatment and save thousands of dollars in energy, operations, and maintenance costs. Because Triplepoint aerators are portable, the retrofit…
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Low Maintenance Lagoon Aeration Case Study
Six Years Ago, this Oregon Wastewater District Was Promised 40% Lower Energy Costs. Today, They’re Still Saving and Their Triplepoint Aerators Are Nearly Maintenance…
Read article → Lagoon Aeration Efficiency: Understanding the Alpha Factor
The alpha factor is the single most elusive, overlooked, and abused element in the design of lagoon aeration systems. It is a catch-all factor…
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Triplepoint Aeration Prevents Lagoon Aerator Maintenance Issues
How this Oregon Vacation Destination Eliminated Aerator Maintenance and a Serious Employee Safety Hazard Triplepoint pulls off a two-day installation of its lagoon aeration…
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