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Wastewater stabilization ponds

Definition

  • This is a large man-made water body in which wastewater is treated by using a naturally occurring process such as micro-organisms, and algae.

Functions

  • B.O.D removal of wastewater.
  • Dissolve organic material in water
  • Breakdown biodegradable organic material

working

  • They are built up to a depth of 1 to 1.5 m.
  • Photosynthetic algae produce oxygen in the water and consume the carbon dioxide produced by bacteria, thus algae and bacteria carry on the symbiotic process of waste stabilization.
  • The bacteria which develops in the pond is anaerobic.
  • The detention time is 10 to 20 days.
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