If you have a lagoon or septic system on your property, it is important to monitor it to be sure it is operating properly.

How to Maintain a Lagoon

Mowing

• Top and waterside of embankment should be mowed so the grass is shorter than 6 inches

Water depth

• Water depth of at least 3 feet keeps rooted plants from growing.  Lagoon should be free of rooted and floating plants.

• Keep at least 18 inches of water above the sludge for best lagoon performance.

Trees/woody plants

• Remove trees from within 50 feet of lagoon to keep leaf debris out, to avoid shading the lagoon surface, and to help control tree roots.  It also allows better air circulation across the lagoon surface.

Fence

• Keep fence in good repair so animals cannot get on embankments and to hinder access to small children.

Additional Information

Wastewater Pond Operation, Maintenance, and Repair - KSU Bulletin #MF-2290

For further technical information about on-site wastewater systems, contact Sedgwick County Code Enforcement, 660-1840. 

For information about funds available for repairing or replacing failed systems, contact Sedgwick County Conservation District, 660-7289.

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