Is your sewage lagoon causing concern? Uncertain about the efficiency of your septic system? Decode the health and performance of your residential sewage lagoon through its color.
The Ideal Colors for Sewage Lagoon Water
A thriving residential wastewater lagoon should exhibit a clear sparkling green, blue, or brown color.
- Dark Sparkling Green: The pinnacle of health, indicating optimal dissolved oxygen and pH levels.
- Sunlight Exposure: Crucial for algae growth, sunlight contributes to the photosynthesis process, generating oxygen crucial for bacteria to break down sludge in wastewater.
- Firm Blue-Green Color: A sign of increased algae growth, potentially hindering oxygen levels in deeper lagoon areas. In summer, watch out for Duckweed’s green leafy covering, mirroring the effects of excessive algae growth.
Deciphering Color Changes
Different colors in your lagoon signal various water quality conditions:
- Dull Green to Yellow: Suboptimal, suggesting poor pH levels.
- Tan to Brown: Indicates erosion or surface water inflow. Algae in brown shades are acceptable.
- Gray to Black: Alarming, indicating anaerobic, septic conditions with excessive sludge.
Lagoons in Low Population Density Areas
In regions with low population density, lagoons prove to be a cost-effective solution, requiring minimal construction and operational costs.
Challenges of Overloaded Lagoons
Changes in climate, increased household occupancy, and potent cleaning products can overload lagoons, leading to:
- Excessive Sludge Production: Resulting in odors due to slow, anaerobic processes.
- Foam Buildup: White foams indicate detergent presence, while dark foam results from an incorrect F/M ratio.
Corrective Measures for Overloaded Lagoons
Indicators of overloaded lagoons coincide with altered dissolved oxygen (DO) and pH levels. Increased aeration often resolves overloaded lagoons, but fixed systems are challenging to install, and bypasses are costly.
The Remedy: Green Gobbler Septic Saver
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