Week 10 - Mechanisms for contaminant removal - constructed wetland Flashcards by Cuong Huynh | Brainscape

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Constructed wetland

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a waste treatment facility based on processes naturally and simultaneously occur in wetland

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Constructed wetland

Physical

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Surface water moves slowly thru the wetland
solids sink to bottom promoted by slow moving water
plant rooted + floating can assist in slowing water

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Constructed wetland

Biological

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-Plant uptake: some of the most important contaminants are nutrients

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