- Journal of International Environmental Application and Science
- Vol: 12 Issue: 3
- Assessment of Constructed Wetlands for Treatment of Domestic Wastewater in Small Communities: Konya ...
Assessment of Constructed Wetlands for Treatment of Domestic Wastewater in Small Communities: Konya City (Turkey) Experiences
Authors : Bilgehan Nas, Mustafa Cop
Pages : 186-191
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Publication Date : 2017-09-30
Article Type : Research
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