What is it about?
In this paper we demonstrate that it is possible to disinfect wastewater without the use of chemicals. This technology could be used in single houses.
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Why is it important?
Although constructed wetlands are seen as a simple technology, some design criteria are crucial in order to obtain the expected results, in this case for pathogen removal.
Perspectives
Waterborne diseases are common in developing countries because of the discharges of wastewater without treatment. The use of CWs for the removal of paghogens could help to decrease this problem.
Dr Florentina Zurita
Centro Universitario de la Ciénega - Universidad de Guadalajara
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This page is a summary of: Performance of three pilot-scale hybrid constructed wetlands for total coliforms and
Escherichia coli
removal from primary effluent – a 2-year study in a subtropical climate, Journal of Water and Health, June 2015, IWA Publishing,
DOI: 10.2166/wh.2014.135.
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