Study of a Constructed Wetland-Pond System for Treatment from Campus Buildings

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A constructed wetland-pond system consisting of a subsurface-flow (SSF) wetland, and a scenic pond in series was used for reclamation of septic tank effluent from a campus building. The results show that SSF wetlands effectively removed major pollutants under a hydraulic loading rate between 3.6 and 7.1 cm/d, with average efficiencies ranging from 85% to 86% for TSS, and 71% to 84% for BOD5. There were a variety of ornamental plants and aquatic animals established in the scenic pond with good water quality, thus enhancing landscape and ecology amenity in campuses.

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