Removal of nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater in a constructed wetland system using vetiver grass

This study aimed to evaluate the Vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides L. Nash) efficiency in removing nitrogen and phosphorus from the wastewater in a constructed wetlands treatment system. The experimental unit had twelve treatment modules, filled with layers of substrate. From the bottom to the su...

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Main Authors: Rogério de Araújo Almeida, Pedro Daniel da Cunha Kemerich, Fernando Ernesto Ucker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Pesquisas Ambientais em Bacias Hidrográficas (IPABHi) 2012-12-01
Series:Revista Ambiente & Água
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Online Access:http://www.ambi-agua.net/seer/index.php/ambi-agua/article/view/925