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How Do I Make a Greenhouse Profitable?
Those black 3-gallon pots all look the same, no matter who ships them to you
Are Commercial Greenhouses Profitable?
Plants are continually in demand, so there is always a potential for profit in the greenhouse industry.
How Do I Start a Greenhouse Business?
Your business can only succeed if you’ve chosen the right location and right setup.
How Do I Create a Business Plan for a Greenhouse Business?
Horticulture is the art of cultivating plants for food, medicinal purposes, and ornamentation
Alternatives to Brine Ponds?
There are, of course, many ways that brine is, or has been, handled in different times and in different parts of the world.
When is a Brine Pond the Best Choice?
The construction costs of brine ponds are high enough that they’re best employed for long term use
How Do Brine and Evaporation Ponds Work?
Brine ponds and, indeed, evaporation ponds in general, work on the premise that a volume of liquid exposed to sunlight
How to Manage Brine Waste with Ponds
Brine ponds tend to fall into one of the following general categories, each of which have unique design and maintenance needs.
When Should a Brine Pond be Covered?
Brine ponds used for storage have a different goal than those used for mining
What is the Best Brine Pond Liner?
Brine ponds are particularly challenging when it comes to containment.
How Much Does a Brine Pond Cost?
It’s impossible to quote an average price for an “average” brine pond because so many factors must be considered.
What is the Best Way to Maintain Brine Ponds?
Brine ponds are fairly static elements, so it seems like they may not require much in the way of maintenance
Considering Brine Pond Construction
In addition to preparing a good design for your brine pond that takes into consideration the specific purpose
What is the Best Brine Pond Design?
While some particularly caustic or contaminated brines can only be stored in deep wells or must go through multiple treatments
How Does Land for Brine Ponds Get Reused?
Most brine ponds and other types of evaporation ponds are intended for long-term use, but eventually the land needs to be reclaimed
What is a Brine Pond and How Does it Work?
Brine ponds are water impoundments that can contain a relatively heavy concentration of dissolved salts and other minerals.
Fabrication and Installation of Liners
It's easiest to install a floating cover along with the liner before water is pumped in for storage
Comparing Geomembranes
As a class, geomembranes work well as floating covers for lagoons and covers because of their durability, flexibility, stretch resistance, UV resistance, and chemical compatibility.
Building the Ideal Floating Cover: Prioritize Your Needs
Some types of wastewater, like acidic mining and infectious medical waste, are particularly challenging to contain, and covers are no different.
Ballast Balls and Plates for Wastewater Containment
Floating ballast balls or plates are a new entry into the floating cover market.
The Nitty Gritty of Floating Covers
Floating covers are flexible, adaptable, and function remarkably well to improve efficiency in wastewater processing.
What Are the Unique Benefits of Floating Covers?
Floating covers are used to secure wastewater held in tanks, lagoons, and similar impoundments.
What Kind of Wastewater Needs to be Covered?
Any wastewater that suffers from the afflictions above can profit from covers
Why Cover Wastewater and Sewage?: Part 2
Organic wastewater contains large amounts of nutrients, which promote plant growth.