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Lagoon Sludge Reduction In Situ: Methods of Removing Sludge in Place
One of the benefits of lagoons for wastewater treatment is their built-in sludge storage, which reduces the need for sludge handling. However, every lagoon…
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Lagoon Microbiology: Heterotrophs vs. Autotrophs
Lagoon Microbiology: Meet Your Bugs is the first webinar presented by lagoon specialist Julie Hartwig. Julie knows her stuff: She has a BS in…
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Advantages of Industrial Lagoons for Wastewater Treatment
Industrial lagoons offer cost-effective, sustainable wastewater treatment. In our latest video, lagoon specialist Julie Hartwig shares her experience working with industrial wastewater operators to…
Read article → Triplepoint’s NitrOx Lagoon MBBR: A Video Case Study
A lagoon MBBR is a tertiary treatment process added to a lagoon system for the purpose of ammonia removal through biological nitrification. Our previous…
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Lagoon Aeration System Design: Individual Air Lines vs. Fixed or Floating Laterals
A lagoon aeration system will require some method to convey air from the onshore blower to each aeration unit. Two distribution methods are typical:…
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Lagoon MBBR: Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors for Ammonia Removal
The lagoon MBBR, or moving bed biofilm reactor, is a proven technology for the removal of lagoon ammonia through biological nitrification. In this article,…
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Winery Pond Odor Control: A Case Study
A winery pond or lagoon can be an ideal treatment option for process wastewater because it is relatively low-maintenance, sustainable, easy to operate, and…
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Diagnosing and Correcting Nutrient Deficiency in Industrial Lagoons
Nutrient deficiency, or the lack of sufficient levels of ammonia and phosphorus, can prevent an industrial wastewater lagoon from removing BOD adequately. In this…
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Lagoon Aeration Retrofit: A Video Lagoon Case Study
A lagoon aeration retrofit can improve treatment and save thousands of dollars in energy, operations, and maintenance costs. Replacing a coarse bubble aeration system…
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Preventing Fall Lagoon Odor Caused by Seasonal Turnover
October is here—time for football, apple cider, falling leaves, and seasonal lagoon turnover. Although less extreme than the spring transition, autumn's cooler temperatures cause…
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Replacing Fine Bubble Lagoon Aeration: A Video Case Study
Fine bubble aeration is a popular method of wastewater lagoon treatment. A fine bubble lagoon aeration system is installed at the bottom and releases…
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Lagoon Midge Flies: How to Control Chironomids and Red Worms
Lagoon midge flies, or chironomids, are common during warm summer temperatures, and swarms of them can drive local residents indoors. Midge fly larvae, or…
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