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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
Images courtesy of Prakash Chandra Amatya
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Constructed Wetlands in Pakistan
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Additional slides
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Construction/Requirements
