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Proper Lagoon Management to Reduce Odor and Excessive Sludge Accumulation

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
January 25, 2022
Price
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Overview

Proper management techniques to reduce odor and excessive sludge accumulation covered in this publication include:

  • Maintaining pH and salt levels
  • Pumping regularly
  • Maintaining adequate bacteria levels
  • Designing for efficiency

Definitions of key words are boxed in this publication for easy reference. (2 pages)

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