Significance of Substrate Selection in the Efficiency of Wastewater Treatment in Constructed Wetlands (CWs) — Oak Academic Publishing
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Significance of Substrate Selection in the Efficiency of Wastewater Treatment in Constructed Wetlands (CWs)
Minisry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism, Podgorica, Montenegro and Jožef Stefan International Postgarduate School, Ljubljana, Slovenija
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Jožef Stefan International Postgarduate School, Ljubljana, Slovenija
1 Minisry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism, Podgorica, Montenegro and Jožef Stefan International Postgarduate School, Ljubljana, Slovenija
2 Jožef Stefan International Postgarduate School, Ljubljana, Slovenija
Constructed wetlands (CWs) can achieve a high-quality wastewater treatment and a quality that meets the prescribed standard, defined by legislation on wastewater discharge. A limitation in the application of constructed wetlands (CWs) is the large area requirement, which limits their application. The subject matter of this research is to check the possibility of improving the efficiency of wastewater treatment and reducing the required area for constructed wetlands (CWs) by using an adequate substrate under the conditions found in Montenegro. In the described experiment, the constructed wetlands (CW) have a vertical flow system and play the role of a secondary wastewater treatment, receiving water from the existing WWTP in Podgorica after the primary treatment. These vertical flow systems reflect experience with the use of similar systems in Slovenija, Austria and Italy. Measurements to date show that the substrate plays an important role and that wastewater treatment efficacy varies significantly with respect to the type of substrate when used under the conditions available in Montenegro.
KeywordsConstructed Wetlands (CW)Reduced Area of WetlandsSubstrates for WetlandsVertical Flow SystemPrimary TreatmentTreatment Efficacy
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