Category: Wastewater Lagoon Blog

Sludge

October 30, 2023 5 min read

What’s Lurking Below? How to Perform a Lagoon Sludge Survey

What’s lurking at the bottom? A lagoon sludge survey can tell you. There may be danger lurking at the bottom of your lagoon, and it’s not The Creature. It’s sludge. Excessive sludge accumulation can cause all sorts of treatment problems, including effluent violations and odor. (For more about the dangers of sludge, read our blog, […]

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October 18, 2023 3 min read

Triplepoint Acquired by Axius Water

Triplepoint Environmental has been acquired by Axius Water, a portfolio of businesses focused on improving the effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment for industrial and municipal customers. Axius Water’s acquisition of Triplepoint complements its established expertise in nutrient management and further expands the company’s capabilities in lagoon technology.  According to Chris McIntire, Axius Water CEO, […]

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September 7, 2023 3 min read

What causes wastewater lagoon foaming?

Wastewater lagoon foaming can seem alarming, but it’s usually not a big deal and can be easily remedied.  In this two minute video from our Lagoons Do It Better channel on You Tube, Patrick Hill gives a quick overview of the causes of, and solutions to, wastewater lagoon foaming. Watch the video and read below […]

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Aeration

August 23, 2023 6 min read

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, which act as fertilizer. Since summertime is high season for lagoon duckweed, it’s a good time to revisit the topic—what duckweed is and what it does, and review some methods of […]

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Aeration

June 5, 2023 5 min read

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 that. Much more. It’s a reminder that our fellow Americans are makers, often the best makers in the world at what they do. And if we want to continue to enjoy […]

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Algae

May 11, 2023 4 min read

What color is your wastewater lagoon?

What water and algae colors reveal about your wastewater lagoon’s health Although regular and accurate sampling is critical for wastewater lagoon operators, you can tell a lot about a lagoon’s health and the quality of treatment you’re getting with a visual check of water and algae color. In this article, we’ll describe the characteristics of […]

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September 21, 2022 5 min read

Are Lagoon BOD Tests Accurate?

The BOD5 test may be the standard—but is it a reliable reflection of the quality of treatment in your lagoon? In this article we will discuss the BOD5 test and speak to the potential problems with it, such as the effect nitrifying bacteria in the sample can have on BOD test results, especially in aerated […]

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Case Studies

September 7, 2022 6 min read

Small-Town Lagoon Aeration Upgrade: A Case Study

Facing the unexpected overhaul of its wastewater plant, the Town of White Bird, Idaho, found a beautiful, hands-off solution in Triplepoint White Bird, Idaho, is a small town—population 91—with a big story. The town gets its name from Chief White Bird, a member of the Nez Perce Indian tribe who handed the U.S. Army a […]

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Aeration

September 7, 2022 5 min read

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 can experience odors and high effluent BOD and can even go septic. Often DO problems can be resolved quickly by improving oxygen transfer or adding more air. However, it’s important to […]

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Aeration

August 24, 2022 5 min read

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 provide valuable insight into the source of the TSS. In this article, we’ll take a look at what the ratio of total suspended solids to BOD5 in final effluent reveals about the cause […]

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Algae

August 10, 2022 5 min read

Lagoon Water Fleas as Indicator Organisms: About Daphnia

What are Lagoon Water Fleas? https://youtu.be/9IS_t99jdRs Daphnia pulex, although often called water fleas, are actually freshwater crustaceans closely related to shrimp. They take their nickname from the way they propel themselves through the water, which resembles the hop of a flea. Daphnia, the most common microscopic crustacean, can be visible to the naked eye, with […]

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Algae

August 3, 2022 7 min read

Lagoon Algae Prevention and Treatment: Strategies and Methods

Summertime is boom time for algae due to the warm temperatures, abundant sunlight, and high nutrient loads. Excessive algal blooms in wastewater lagoons cause treatment deficiencies, so it’s a good time to look at some of the options for lagoon algae prevention and treatment. Why is lagoon algae a problem? Algal blooms in a wastewater lagoon, […]

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