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Constructed wetlands for environmental pollution control : a review of developments, research and practice in Ireland
Date Issued
January 2008
Date Available
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Abstract
For the purpose of synthesizing a compendium of efforts aimed at environmental pollution control through the use of constructed wetlands systems (CWs) in Ireland, a detailed review of CWs was undertaken. Emphasis was placed on the diverse range of development, practice and researches on CWs technology, placing them in the overall context of the need for low-cost and sustainable wastewater treatment systems. The potential use of CWs in protecting estuarine quality within the current legislative framework is considered, as well as the emerging concept of integrated constructed wetlands (ICWs). In addition, an assessment of the efficiency of CWs in operation in Ireland towards abating environmental pollution was done, and compared with CWs operating in other European countries. The need for sufficient and appropriate data to assist in further development of CWs and modelling studies, and instilling confidence in the public is also highlighted.
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Other funder
Other Sponsorship
Environmental Protection Agency
Type of Material
Journal Article
Publisher
Elsevier
Journal
Environment International
Volume
34
Issue
1
Start Page
116
End Page
126
Copyright (Published Version)
2008 Elsevier B.V.
Subject – LCSH
Constructed wetlands--Ireland
Water treatment plant residuals
Pollution--Ireland
Phosphorus
Water--Purification--Ireland
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Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
ISSN
0160-4120
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