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Nitro-Brew in your Lagoons: How Bugs Beat Ammonia
18th Mar
10:10am - 11:00am MDT
Elderberry-Wastewater
67 attended
Session Description
Dive into the science of nitrification and denitrification and how beneficial microbes turn ammonia into nitrate/nitrite in lagoon-based wastewater systems. This session explores key process drivers like dissolved oxygen, temperature, and pH, along with simple, effective strategies to enhance total nitrogen removal. Attendees will learn how to recognize common nitrification issues, apply targeted solutions, and review real-world lagoon case studies showing measurable improvements. Whether you're optimizing existing operations or planning upgrades, this session offers clear, actionable insights to keep your lagoon system efficient and compliant year-round.
Attendees (67)
Pat Rea
ORC at Animas Water Company
Patrick Salamon
Lead Irrigation Technician at Meridian Service Metropolitan District
Logan Pohl
Wastwater Apprentice at South Fork Water & Sanitation Ditrict
Darrell Davis
Board Member at CRWA
Brett Johnson
Plant Chemistry Supervisor at Platte River Power Authority
Jeremy Baker
Operations Manager at Pate Construction Inc.
Bobby Abeyta
Utilities Supervisor at Monte Vista, City of
Jared Quintana
Operator at Town of Del Norte
Gibbs Bedenbaugh
Field Tech at Round Mountain Water & Sanitation
Jordan Wanlass
Western Regional Sales Manager at Triplepoint Environmental
Ryne Omiecinski
WW Treatment Operator A at Town of Windsor
Brian Drury
Systems Specialist at US Air Force Academy
Earl Picard
Chief Plant Operator at Upper Blue Sanitation Dist.
Jesus Martinez
Water Operator in Training at Holyoke, City of
Randy Harris
Public Works Director at Norwood Water Commission/ Norwood Sanitation Distr
Thomas Triplat
water operator at Cottonwood Springs Mobile Home Park
+51 other Attendees