Sludge removal from primary wastewater stabilization ponds with excessive accumulation: a sustainable method for developing regions

• Published in: Journal of water, sanitation, and hygiene for development Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 68 - 78
• Main Authors: Oakley, Stewart M., Mendonça, Luciana Coêlho, Mendonça, Sérgio Rolim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London IWA Publishing 01.06.2012
• Subjects: Accumulation; Dewatering; Drainage systems; Drying; Evapotranspiration; Excavators; Ludwigia; Methods; Ponds; Regions; Removal; Sludge; Sludge drying; Stabilization; Stabilization ponds; Sustainability; Wastewater; Wastewater treatment; Honduras

Wastewater stabilization ponds have long been considered a sustainable treatment option for developing regions. Sludge buildup in primary ponds is also a sustainability issue since ponds must be desludged every 2–15 years depending on their design and solids loading. Pond systems in developing regio...