Preferred Term:
waste lagoons
Definition:
Artificial ponds used for the storage and/or treatment of wastewaters, liquid wastes, sludges, or spent nuclear fuel. Also, they collect overspill from surface drains during heavy rains.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- constructed lagoons
- artificial lagoons
- stabilization lagoons
- stabilization ponds
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/12595
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