Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment

In the past decade interest has grown for use in the treatment of various wastewaters of the improvement wetland. Field applications extend from single-family residences, municipal and public facilities covered by relatively low cost and low energy consumption, operation is easy. Currently there is a lack of consensus regarding the use of different criteria guiding the design of such systems. Wetlands are designed as a simple and environmental friendly solution for the treatment of wastewater, particularly suited for small and medium sized installations. Artificial wetlands are hybrid systems consisting of water treatment facilities with underground drainage which keep the water level below the surface of another medium that is wet bed. This paper, based on the author's own research, presents the concept of wet-type arrangement underground drainage ( SF) that can provide high levels of performance by reducing C2O5 and TSS ( Total Suspended Solids), relatively low cost of construction, maintenance and operation e.g. [1].