SMART Lagoon Treatment
SMART Lagoon Treatment Proven to Reduce Sludge and Eliminate Odor
The Clearbrooke SMART Program provides a customized treatment plan using our products, equipment setup, operator training, and ongoing technical guidance to help municipalities improve lagoon performance and reduce costly maintenance issues.
0 Odor Complaints
reported two years after treatment began (previously averaging 6 annually)
25% Sludge Reduction
in the first year of treatment
Improved effluent DO
From 7.1 to 9.9 mg/L
Observed in a third-party Northern Michigan lagoon field study
Results shown include findings from a third-party field evaluation conducted at a Northern Michigan wastewater lagoon, where measurable improvements in dissolved oxygen, ORP, sludge reduction, and odor control were documented.
What is the smart program?
SMART (System Management Across Regional Territories) is Clearbrooke’s wastewater lagoon support program designed for municipalities located outside our traditional ONSITE service region.
Unlike our ONSITE lagoon management program — where our team services lagoons regularly throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois — the SMART Program allows municipalities anywhere to receive ongoing lagoon treatment support and technical guidance without requiring regular, frequent onsite visits.
The SMART Program combines:
- Customized lagoon treatment plans
- Clearbrooke enzyme-based treatment products
- Equipment setup assistance
- Operator training and support resources
- Annual reporting and recommendations
- Annual onsite visits, with additional visits when needed and possible
- Ongoing phone and technical support
to help municipalities improve lagoon performance, reduce sludge accumulation, eliminate odor issues, and lower long-term maintenance costs.
After Treatment:
Before Treatment:
Clearbrooke Products
Clearbrooke Products Backed by Proven Results
Clearbrooke’s proprietary enzyme-based lagoon treatment products have been trusted by municipalities for more than twenty years.
Our eco-friendly formulations are designed to:
- Reduce sludge accumulation
- Eliminate lagoon odors
- Improve lagoon performance
- Reduce maintenance demands
- Support long-term lagoon health
- Improve DO
The effectiveness of our products was independently evaluated through a two-year third-party field study conducted at a Northern Michigan wastewater lagoon. The study documented measurable improvements in dissolved oxygen (DO), oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), and overall lagoon conditions following treatment.
- Third-Party Field Study Results:
- Measured improvements included:
- Influent DO: 2.4 to 7.5 mg/L
- Influent ORP: -123.9 to +28.0 mV
- Effluent DO: 7.1 to 9.9 mg/L
Why Dissolved Oxygen Matters
Higher dissolved oxygen levels help support the biological processes that wastewater lagoons depend on for treatment. Improved DO can contribute to better lagoon performance, healthier biological activity, reduced odors, and more stable operation throughout the year.
SMART vs ONSITE program comparison
| Feature | ONSITE Program | SMART Program |
|---|---|---|
| Service Area | MI, OH, IN, IL | Nationwide |
| Onsite Visits | Regularly | Annual (additional visits when possible) |
| Technical Support | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Operator Training | Included | Included |
| *Sludge Judge Every 3 Years | Included | Included |
| Personalized Clearbrooke Product Strategy | Included | Included |
| Annual Reporting & Recommendations | Included | Included |
| Equipment Setup Assistance | Included | Included |
* Available to active program participants
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Operator Training & Setup
During equipment setup, Clearbrooke provides hands-on operator training to ensure staff understand how to properly implement and maintain the treatment program.
Operators also receive:
- Training resources
- Support materials
- Product usage guidance
- Ongoing technical assistance
Annual Onsite Visits
A Clearbrooke account manager will visit your lagoon system annually — with additional visits when needed and possible — to:
- Review lagoon conditions firsthand
- Evaluate lagoon performance
- Discuss operational concerns
- Provide recommendations
- Support long-term planning
SMART customers receive ongoing phone and technical support whenever assistance is needed.
Annual Reporting & Recommendations
- Program reporting may include:
- Annual progress report
- Lagoon performance observations
- Seasonal recommendations
- Operational guidance
- Long-term maintenance planning considerations