A lagoon that forms the third treatment stage in waste stabilization ponds (WSP). It is a shallow pond with large surface area to enable light penetration and oxygenation by wind mixing. The effluent is generally free of pathogens but rich in nutrients and can be reused for fertigation or aquaculture.
Synonyms
Maturation Pond
MP
Abbreviation
AP MP
Glossary Term Name
Legacy NID
1184
Legacy VID
30106