Bug of the Month: Meet Daphnia, the Crustaceans of Lagoon Treatment

In this month's wastewater microbiology spotlight, learn about daphnia, also known as water fleas, and how to control them

Bug of the Month: Meet Daphnia, the Crustaceans of Lagoon Treatment

Daphnia are a genus of crustaceans, and while they are rare in activated sludge processes, they are commonly found in wastewater lagoon treatment systems. Often times, daphnia may be referred to as “water fleas,” a label that generally covers a broad range of crustaceans. The...

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