Description: As lagoon wastewater systems move into the summer months, warmer temperatures can create unique operational challenges that impact treatment performance, system health, and compliance. This one-hour webinar is designed specifically for licensed wastewater operators who manage lagoon systems and want practical, season-focused guidance.

Participants will explore common warm-weather lagoon issues (including algae growth, odors, dissolved oxygen concerns, solids management, insect control, and storm-related impacts) and discuss realistic strategies to prevent problems before they escalate. The webinar will also highlight operational adjustments, routine monitoring practices, and protective measures that can help maintain stable treatment and extend the life of lagoon systems throughout the hottest months of the year.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key lagoon challenges that emerge during late spring and summer
• Understand practical operational strategies to maintain treatment efficiency in hot weather
• Implement approaches to managing algae, odors, and low dissolved oxygen
• Develop seasonal inspection and maintenance practices for lagoon protection
• Take proactive steps to prepare lagoons for summer conditions

Presenter: Dr. Jason R. Barrett, Extension Professor and Director, Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute at Mississippi State University

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend: 

• Licensed wastewater operators who manage lagoon systems
• Operators managing small, rural, or decentralized wastewater systems
• Operators who are hands-on with seasonal operations, inspections, and maintenance
• Staff working with lagoon systems that experience algae, odors, low DO, permit challenges, or summer upsets
• Utility supervisors and system managers of lagoon-based systems
• Municipal or rural public works directors
• New or inexperienced lagoon operators

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