Water and Environment Journal · 1999 · 17 citations · 9 references
EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental SciencesWastewater TreatmentWater Quality EngineeringWater TreatmentConstructed WetlandsSecondary TreatmentTertiary TreatmentWastewater ManagementWetland EngineeringWetland ManagementConstructed Wetland TreatmentConstructed Wetlands For StormwaterMinimum DistanceMunicipal Wastewater TreatmentStormwater Treatment SystemsSurface Flow WetlandsTreatment WetlandsWetland Vegetation
ABSTRACT The use of sub‐surface flow constructed wetlands planted with Phragmites australis (the common reed) for the treatment of sewage is now widespread in the UK. The strategy for the use of reed‐beds by a major UK water utility is reviewed in terms of whether the process (a) is appropriate within the rural environment, (b) offers satisfactory performance, and (c) meets criteria for sustainability. Its use for secondary, tertiary and storm‐water treatment is considered. Odour generation has been a concern for secondary treatment reed‐beds and has been measured and modelled to identify the required minimum distance to properties to eliminate any possibility of odour nuisance.
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