Partial-Mix Ponds: In these ponds, the SolarBee® can correct many of the same water quality problems that occur in facultative ponds and, in addition, in many cases the energy saving will pay for the SolarBee®(s) in one to five years. Partial-mix ponds, due to their heavy loading, exert a downward pressure on pH that ultimately leads to unnecessary sludge buildup in the front-end ponds and high nutrient loading in the final pond.  After several years of operation, these conditions can cause algae-related BOD and TSS problems, and high ammonia (N) and phosphorus (P) in the effluent. The SolarBee can usually correct all of these problems. For more information, see Enhancing Your Existing Partial-Mix Pond brochure.

Complete-Mix, AIPS, High Performance, and Anaerobic Ponds: Each of these types of wastewater pond systems have their own unique theories of operation and their own unique problems. The SolarBee® usually has a place in each of these types of systems, to accomplish goals ranging from energy saving to odor control. Go here for information specific to sludge storage basins and anaerobic ponds.

Regardless of what type of wastewater system you have, you can be assured that the PSI SolarBee® team knows the theory of operation of your system, and understands the likely causes of your problems, and will not propose a solution for you unless it has a high confidence level that the solution falls within both the capabilities and the limitations of the SolarBee®.