Don’t Get Stung by a WaSP (Wastewater Stabilization Pond):  A Practical Review of the Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Optimization of Wastewater Ponds and Lagoons

In this one-day workshop, we will review the classification of wastewater stabilization ponds (aka lagoons) and discuss the factors that make ponds a popular choice for wastewater treatment.  We will examine the biology and identify chemical reactions that occur when wastes are stabilized in pond systems, focusing on the most popular system for treating domestic waste: facultative ponds.  After discussing basic operation and maintenance practices of pond systems, we will dive into troubleshooting common operational issues – this will include performing some basic math calculations so bring your calculators!  Once we have identified potential issues through the troubleshooting process, we will evaluate practical solutions to optimize treatment and strive for permit compliance.

This class is brought to you through the generosity of National Rural Water and the Region 8 Environmental Finance Center.  While there is no cost, registration is still required.

August 24^th, 2022
9:00am-4:00pm
Cheyenne BOPU
2416 Snyder AVE

Instructor:  LeAnna Risso-Environmental Training and Consulting/Las Vegas, Nevada 
6 hours - Good for Wastewater and Collection and Core

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