Reedbed Treatment of Sewage in the UK |
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| Authors: | Dr G J Lawson P F Cooper |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria;2. Water Research Centre, Elder Way, Stevenage, Herts |
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| Abstract: | Natural wetlands perform significant sewage treatment, but artificial reedbeds are likely to be more reliable and effective. The processes responsible for purification in wetlands and reedbeds are described in this paper, together with an outline of the experimental reedbeds which have been established in the UK up to 1987. Major research needs are outlined. |
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