Constructed wetlands summary code innovation - feb 2013

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Wetlands

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What is a wetland?

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Constructed Wetlands • Replicates the naturally occurring processes of a

natural wetland, marsh or swamp

• Water slowly flows through the wetland, particles settle, pathogens are destroyed, and organisms and plants utilize the nutrients

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How Does it Work?

Benefits: Pathogen and Pollutant Removal

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Types of Constructed Wetlands

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Surface Flow Constructed Wetland

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Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland

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Horizontal Flow Constructed Wetland

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Reed Beds

Vertical Flow Constructed Wetland

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Hybrid Constructed Wetland

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French System

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Plants

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Kathmandu, Nepal

Vertical flow constructed wetland treats 500 litres of water a day

Household Wetland in India

A Hybrid Wetland for Small Community Wastewater Treatment

in Morocco

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Primary: Vertical Flow Constructed Wetland

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Secondary: Horizontal Constructed Wetland

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Tertiary: Vertical Flow Sand Filter

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Biogas and Wetland System: Sano Khokana, Nepal

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Constructed Wetlands in Pakistan

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Additional slides

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Construction/Requirements

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