Friday, January 10, 2014

Facts About Anaerobic Lagoons

By Lianne Derocco


Hog or swine farms need to have waste lagoons or waste pits and these are an important part in swine waste management, which is a big part of hog farming operations. The waste lagoons need to have the proper balance because failure to do this can result to environmental problems, which can be disastrous. There is some basic information regarding swine waste lagoons.

These waste lagoons are man-made basins that also are sometimes called a manure lagoon or an anaerobic lagoon. Not only are these lagoons containment systems for the vast amount of waste produced by hogs, these lagoons also are where waste is treated. The reason why lagoons often are constructed is because these containment systems offer a low-cost waste storage option.

The waste in lagoons exists in two layers, a sludge layer and a liquid layer. The sludge layer is comprised of the waste solids, while the liquid layer is largely comprised of grease and scum. If too much sludge builds up, this is a serious problem, so you need to treat the lagoon with a product that is both effective and environmentally friendly. After all, hog waste already contains a variety of toxins, so adding chemicals does not lessen the toxicity of the lagoon.

A product that uses natural bacterial microorganisms is the ideal one to use, and this is the way to reduce the sludge formed. This product will liquefy the waste materials produced after eating away at the sludge formed. The waste materials can then be turned to fertilizers, after the bacteria in the material used already has increased the nutrient value of the waste.

A product of this kind is named Lagoon Agra Sphere. This safe and natural product contains helpful bacteria enclosed in a small biodegradable sphere-shaped container. These biodegradable spheres are just thrown to the lagoons and the bacteria will then eat away at the sludge materials. This product will not only be good for the sludge but also prevents foaming and crust formation and has been shown to reduce odors and even flies.

If your lagoon already is plagued with a tough top crust, you first need to treat the crust in order to liquefy this solid matter. A product such as Lagoon Activator can be of help, using helpful bacteria to eat away at the solids in your waste containment system. Generally, it is wise to wait until temperatures are above 45 degrees in your area before applying the Lagoon Activator. You also need to keep the crust damp for three days before applying this product.




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