posted on 2025-04-15, 03:12authored byAgResearch MIRINZ
Anaerobic lagoons, which use little or no energy, are a popular form of effluent treatment in the meat industry. In these lagoons, bacteria degrade the effluent organic matter in the absence of oxygen. This Bulletin describes how anaerobic lagoons work, discusses their advantages and disadvantages and outlines their design.
Funding
New Zealand Meat Research and Development Council
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