Following completion of Chapter 9, students should be able to:

1. Explain how wastewater stabilization ponds work and what factors influence and control pond treatment processes.
2. Identify the different types of ponds.
3. Place a new pond into operation.
4. Schedule and conduct normal and abnormal operation and maintenance duties.
5. Collect samples, interpret lab results, and make appropriate adjustments in pond operation.
6. Recognize factors that indicate a pond is not performing properly, identify the source of the problem, and take corrective action.
7. Develop a pond operating strategy.
8. Conduct their duties in a safe fashion.
9. Determine pond loadings.
10. Keep records for a waste treatment pond facility.
11. Review plans and specifications for new ponds.

The main purpose of this chapter is to teach operators how to safely start up, operate, shut down, and maintain wastewater stabilization ponds.

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