Research focusing on plant performance in constructed wetlands and agronomic application of treated wastewater - A set of experimental studies in Sicily (Italy).

ABSTRACT: Constructed wetlands are sustainable technologies for the treatment of wastewater. These biological systems have been widely studied throughout the world for more than 30 years; however, most studies have focused on the effects of design and engineering on pollutant removal from wastewater. Undoubtedly, agro-technical aspects have been given too little consideration by research. This paper reports the main results of a set of experiments carried out on two pilot horizontal subsurface flow systems in Sicily (Italy). Festuca, Lolium and Pennisetum spp. in combination and three emergent macrophytes-Arundo donax L., Cyperus alternifolius L. and Typha latifolia L.-alone, were assessed. The aim of the study was to demonstrate that, under predetermined hydraulic and design conditions, the choice

SUBMITTER: Licata M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6615619 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature