Oxidation Pond – Definition, Mechanisms
What is Oxidation Pond? Oxidation ponds, also known as lagoons or stabilisation ponds, are huge, shallow ponds meant to remediate wastewater by allowing sunshine, bacteria, and algae to interact. Algae utilise solar energy, carbon dioxide, and inorganic substances produced by bacteria in water to grow. During photosynthesis, algae release the oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms. … Read more