Constructed wetlands (CWs) can be considered as an efficient nature-based solution for treatment of agricultural drainage water (ADW) and consequently for the mitigation of the non-point source pollution. Aiming to provide suggestions for the construction and implementation of CWs, this paper proposes and discusses key parameters of CW design and operation. In order to verify the effect of these features, different case studies were reviewed, focusing on the performance of CWs that are treating agricultural drainage water. The findings showed that design and operational factors (e.g., the application of simple hydraulic structures and vegetation establishment) can improve the pollutant removal efficiencies by increasing hydraulic retention time. Hydraulic efficiency of CWs can also be enhanced through certain shape characteristics (e.g., adoption of a high aspect ratio, creation a long and narrow CW shape). The careful consideration of these parameters before and during CW implementation can therefore help these systems to achieve their full potential. However, further study is recommended to assess effects of some parameters (e.g., flow direction and the application of deep zones).
Xi Nan, S.L. (2023). Effects of design and operational conditions on performance of constructed wetlands for agricultural pollution control - critical review. WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION, 234(7), 1-17 [10.1007/s11270-023-06380-y].
Effects of design and operational conditions on performance of constructed wetlands for agricultural pollution control - critical review
Xi Nan
Primo
;Stevo LavrnicSecondo
;Giuseppe MancusoPenultimo
;Attilio ToscanoUltimo
2023
Abstract
Constructed wetlands (CWs) can be considered as an efficient nature-based solution for treatment of agricultural drainage water (ADW) and consequently for the mitigation of the non-point source pollution. Aiming to provide suggestions for the construction and implementation of CWs, this paper proposes and discusses key parameters of CW design and operation. In order to verify the effect of these features, different case studies were reviewed, focusing on the performance of CWs that are treating agricultural drainage water. The findings showed that design and operational factors (e.g., the application of simple hydraulic structures and vegetation establishment) can improve the pollutant removal efficiencies by increasing hydraulic retention time. Hydraulic efficiency of CWs can also be enhanced through certain shape characteristics (e.g., adoption of a high aspect ratio, creation a long and narrow CW shape). The careful consideration of these parameters before and during CW implementation can therefore help these systems to achieve their full potential. However, further study is recommended to assess effects of some parameters (e.g., flow direction and the application of deep zones).File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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