University of Bologna

 

Experimental plant type

Constructed wetland

Influent

Agricultural drainage water

 

A real-scale constructed wetland treating agricultural drainage water is studied by the University of Bologna. The system has a surface area of 30,000 m2 and its bottom is 30 cm below the original soil level. It is surrounded by an embankment that allows access to agricultural mechanisation. The constructed wetland is divided into a few meanders and therefore the water passage is 470 m long and 8-10 m wide.

Pictures

  • Figure 1 - Wetland scheme

    Figure 1 - Wetland scheme

  • Figure 2 - Constructed wetland

    Figure 2 - Constructed wetland

  • Figure 3 - Constructed wetland

    Figure 3 - Constructed wetland

  • Figure 4 - Control unit

    Figure 4 - Control unit