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'''An Aerated Pond is a large, outdoor, mixed aerobic reactor. Mechanical aerators provide oxygen and keep the aerobic organisms suspended and mixed with the water to achieve a high rate of organic degradation and nutrient removal.'''
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'''An aerated pond is a large, mixed, aerobic reactor. Mechanical aerators provide oxygen and keep the aerobic organisms suspended and mixed with water to achieve a high rate of organic degradation.'''
  
Increased mixing and aeration from the mechanical units means that the ponds can be deeper and can tolerate much higher organic loads than a maturation pond. The increased aeration allows for increased degradation and increased pathogen removal. As well, because oxygen is introduced by the mechanical units and not by light-driven photosynthesis, the ponds can function in more northern climates. Influent should be screened and pre-treated to remove garbage and coarse particles that could interfere with the aerators. Because the aeration units mix the pond, a subsequent settling tank is required to separate the effluent from the solids.
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Increased mixing and aeration from the mechanical units means that the ponds can be deeper and tolerate much higher organic loads than a maturation pond. The increased aeration allows for increased
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degradation and increased pathogen removal. As well, because oxygen is introduced by the mechanical units and not by light-driven photosynthesis, the ponds can function in more northern climates.
  
The smaller area requirement (compared to a maturation pond) means that it is appropriate for both rural, and peri-urban environments.
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===Design Considerations===
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Influent should be screened and pre-treated to remove garbage and coarse particles that could interfere with the aerators. Because the aeration units mix the pond, a subsequent settling tank is required to separate the effluent from the solids.
  
The pond should be built to a depth of 2 to 5m and should have a detention time of 3 to 20 days. To prevent leaching, the pond should have a liner. The liner can be clay, asphalt, compacted earth, or another impervious material. Using the fill that is excavated, a protective berm should be built around the pond to protect it from runoff and erosion.
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The pond should be built to a depth of 2 to 5 m and should have a detention time of 3 to 20 days, depending on the treatment target. To prevent leaching, the pond should have a liner. This can be made from clay, asphalt, compacted earth, or any other impervious material. A protective berm should be built around the pond, using the fill that is excavated, to protect it from runoff and erosion.
  
 
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- Good resistance against shock loading. <br> - High reduction in pathogens. <br> - Construction can provide short-term employment to local labourers. <br> - Requires large land area. <br> - Long service life. <br> - No real problems with insects or odours if designed correctly. | con=
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- Resistant to organic and hydraulic shock loads <br>
- Effluent/sludge requires secondary treatment and/or appropriate discharge. <br> - Requires expert design and construction supervision. <br> - Requires full time operation and maintenance by skilled personnel. <br> - Not all parts and materials may be available locally. <br> - Constant source of electricity is required. <br> - Moderate-high capital and variable operating costs depending on the price of land, electricity.
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- High reduction of BOD and pathogens <br>
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- No real problems with insects or odours if designed and maintained correctly
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- Requires a large land area <br>
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- High energy consumption, a constant source of electricity is required <br>
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- High capital and operating costs depending on the price of land and of electricity <br>
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- Requires operation and maintenance by skilled personnel <br>
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- Not all parts and materials may be locally available <br>
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- Requires expert design and construction <br>
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- Sludge and possibly effluent require further treatment and/or appropriate discharge
 
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===Adequacy===
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===Appropriateness===  
 
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A mechanically aerated pond can efficiently handle concentrated influent and significantly reduce pathogen levels. It is especially important that electricity service is uninterrupted and that replacement parts are available to prevent extended downtimes that may cause the pond to turn anaerobic.
A mechanically aerated pond can efficiently handle high concentration influent and can reduce pathogen levels significantly. It is especially important that electricity service is uninterrupted and that replacement parts are available to prevent extended downtimes that may cause the pond to turn anaerobic. Aerated lagoons can function in a larger range of climates than [[Waste Stabilization Pond|WSPs]]. They are most appropriate for regions with large areas of inexpensive lands that are away from homes and businesses.
 
 
 
===Health Aspects/Acceptance===
 
  
The pond is a large expanse of pathogenic wastewater; care must be taken to ensure that no one comes in contact with, or goes into the water. The aeration units can be dangerous to humans and animals. Fences, signage, or other measures should be taken to prevent entry to the area.
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Aerated ponds can be used in both rural and peri-urban environments. They are most appropriate for regions with large areas of inexpensive land located away from homes and businesses. Aerated lagoons can function in a larger range of climates than [[Waste Stabilization Pond|Waste Stabilization Ponds]] (T.5) and the area requirement is smaller compared to a maturation pond.
  
===Maintenance===
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===Health Aspects/Acceptance===  
 
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The pond is a large expanse of pathogenic wastewater; care must be taken to ensure that no one comes in contact with or goes into the water.
A permanent skilled staff is required to repair and maintain aeration machinery. The pond must be desludged once every 2 to 5 years. Care should be taken to ensure that the pond is not used as a garbage dump, especially considering the damage that could be done to the aeration equipment.
 
  
 
===References===
 
===References===
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* Arthur, J. P. (1983). [https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Arthur-1983-Notes.pdf Notes on the Design and Operation of Waste Stabilization Ponds in Warm Climates of Developing Countries]. World Bank Technical Paper No. 7. The World Bank, Washington, D.C., US.
  
* Arthur, JP. (1983). Notes on the Design and Operation of Waste Stabilization Ponds in Warm Climates of Developing Countries. The World Bank + UNDP, Washington. (Notes on applicability and effectiveness.)
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* Crites, R. and Tchobanoglous, G. (1998). Small and Decentralized Wastewater Management Systems. WCB/McGraw- Hill, New York, US. pp. 527-558. (Book; Comprehensive summary chapter)
 
 
* Crites, R. and Tchobanoglous, G. (1998). Small and Decentralized Wastewater Management Systems. WCB and McGraw-Hill, New York, USA. pp 527–558. (Comprehensive summary chapter.)
 
  
* Tchobanoglous, G., Burton, FL. and Stensel, HD. (2003). Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse, 4th Edition. Metcalf & Eddy, New York. pp 840–85. (Detailed design and example problems.)
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* Tchobanoglous, G., Burton, F. L. and Stensel, H. D. (2004). Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse, Metcalf & Eddy, 4th Ed. (Internat. Ed.). McGraw-Hill, New York, US. pp. 840-854. (Book; Detailed design and example problems)
  
 
===Acknowledgements===
 
===Acknowledgements===
 
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Applicable in systems:
1, 6 , 7 , 8 , 9
Level of Application
Household
Neighbourhood X
City XX

 

Inputs
Blackwater, Greywater, Brownwater, Effluent


Level of management
Household
Shared X
Public XX

 

Outputs
Sludge, Effluent
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An aerated pond is a large, mixed, aerobic reactor. Mechanical aerators provide oxygen and keep the aerobic organisms suspended and mixed with water to achieve a high rate of organic degradation.

Increased mixing and aeration from the mechanical units means that the ponds can be deeper and tolerate much higher organic loads than a maturation pond. The increased aeration allows for increased degradation and increased pathogen removal. As well, because oxygen is introduced by the mechanical units and not by light-driven photosynthesis, the ponds can function in more northern climates.

Design Considerations

Influent should be screened and pre-treated to remove garbage and coarse particles that could interfere with the aerators. Because the aeration units mix the pond, a subsequent settling tank is required to separate the effluent from the solids.

The pond should be built to a depth of 2 to 5 m and should have a detention time of 3 to 20 days, depending on the treatment target. To prevent leaching, the pond should have a liner. This can be made from clay, asphalt, compacted earth, or any other impervious material. A protective berm should be built around the pond, using the fill that is excavated, to protect it from runoff and erosion.


Advantages Disadvantages/limitations
- Resistant to organic and hydraulic shock loads

- High reduction of BOD and pathogens
- No real problems with insects or odours if designed and maintained correctly

- Requires a large land area

- High energy consumption, a constant source of electricity is required
- High capital and operating costs depending on the price of land and of electricity
- Requires operation and maintenance by skilled personnel
- Not all parts and materials may be locally available
- Requires expert design and construction
- Sludge and possibly effluent require further treatment and/or appropriate discharge


Appropriateness

A mechanically aerated pond can efficiently handle concentrated influent and significantly reduce pathogen levels. It is especially important that electricity service is uninterrupted and that replacement parts are available to prevent extended downtimes that may cause the pond to turn anaerobic.

Aerated ponds can be used in both rural and peri-urban environments. They are most appropriate for regions with large areas of inexpensive land located away from homes and businesses. Aerated lagoons can function in a larger range of climates than Waste Stabilization Ponds (T.5) and the area requirement is smaller compared to a maturation pond.

Health Aspects/Acceptance

The pond is a large expanse of pathogenic wastewater; care must be taken to ensure that no one comes in contact with or goes into the water.

References

  • Crites, R. and Tchobanoglous, G. (1998). Small and Decentralized Wastewater Management Systems. WCB/McGraw- Hill, New York, US. pp. 527-558. (Book; Comprehensive summary chapter)
  • Tchobanoglous, G., Burton, F. L. and Stensel, H. D. (2004). Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse, Metcalf & Eddy, 4th Ed. (Internat. Ed.). McGraw-Hill, New York, US. pp. 840-854. (Book; Detailed design and example problems)

Acknowledgements

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The material on this page was adapted from:

Elizabeth Tilley, Lukas Ulrich, Christoph Lüthi, Philippe Reymond and Christian Zurbrügg (2014). Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies, published by Sandec, the Department of Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries of Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Dübendorf, Switzerland.

The 2nd edition publication is available in English. French and Spanish are yet to come.