What can be done to increase the efficiency and life use of a lagoon?
  • Size the lagoon cell appropriately when the system is built

  • Maintain the structure of the berm by keeping livestock and vehicles off the berm

  • Remove all tree shoots from the berm

  • Remove all burrowing vermin from berms and fill any holes created by such

  • Keep the grass berms mowed to allow wind to act upon the lagoon water, as that provision of oxygen is needed for appropriate wastewater treatment

  • Do not allow cattails or other vegetation to grow in the lagoon, as such vegetation prevents wind action and appropriate treatment can not occur

  • Keep the fence around the lagoon pond at the bottom outside edge of the berm maintained to keep livestock, pets, and small children from entering the treatment pond

  • Do not dispose of improper items into the lagoon system

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1. Why should I be concerned about water resources?
2. How do I know if I need a wastewater permit?
3. What is the process to obtain a wastewater permit?
4. What is the process to obtain a well water permit?
5. What should be done if a wastewater system may not be functioning correctly?
6. Can a property owner know where to place a wastewater system or private well prior to being ready to build a structure?
7. What penalties apply to violation of the Jefferson County environmental / sanitation code?
8. What can be done to increase the efficiency and life use of a septic system?
9. What can be done to increase the efficiency and life use of a lagoon?