Ponds & Lagoons
Description
WWT-11-CT – Ponds and Lagoons (1 Day)
This course provides an in-depth understanding of lagoon and pond systems for wastewater treatment, focusing on design, operation, and maintenance for optimal performance. Participants will learn to manage these systems efficiently, ensuring compliance and sustainability.
What is Covered:
Types of lagoons and ponds: facultative, aerobic, and anaerobic systems
Key design components, including cell structure, aeration methods, and detention time
Operation techniques, such as flow measurement, sludge management, and discharge timing
Maintenance best practices, including odour control, erosion prevention, and vegetation management
Troubleshooting common issues like overloading, low dissolved oxygen, and algal blooms
This course is ideal for wastewater treatment operators, technicians, and engineers looking to enhance their expertise in lagoon-based treatment systems.
CEU
0.7 CEUs in Canada and New York.