Assessment of Constructed Wetlands for Treatment of Domestic Wastewater in Small Communities: Konya City (Turkey) Experiences

Year 2017, Volume: 12 Issue: 3, 186 - 191, 30.09.2017

Bilgehan Nas Mustafa Cop

Abstract

Constructed wetlands (CWs) are artificial
wastewater treatment systems consisting of shallow ponds, which have been
planted with aquatic plants to treat wastewater. CWs are widely used for the
treatment of domestic wastewaters of small communities in Turkey. Design,
construction, operation and maintenance of constructed wetlands are important
for the treatment of domestic wastewater. CWs that build in Turkey could not be
operated efficiently due to making some faults about its project, construction
and operation stage. In this study, design, construction and operation problems
of 48 constructed wetlands in Konya city, Turkey, are evaluated.

Keywords

Constructed Wetlands, Wetlands, Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater

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