Analysis the potential of online tools to support the design of constructed wetlands

authored by

Tomasz Bergier, Agnieszka Włodyka-Bergier, Ariel E. Turcios, Jutta Papenbrock, Rosa Miglio, Jorge I. Cifuentes, Paris Rivera, Andrea Barrera, Oleksandr Hulyi, Gabriela Pignataro

Abstract

The development of effective methods to treat municipal wastewater is the current challenge of sustainable water management, the problem is particularly important and common in developing countries, but also applies to developed countries (e.g., in areas with scattered housing). Constructed wetlands are a solution with a particularly high potential to fulfill this need, especially as they are characterized by simple construction, reliability, economic performance and low electricity consumption. However, a huge challenge in their dissemination is the lack of comprehensive and credible design guidelines, generally reliable sources of knowledge for decision-makers and designers. The article analyzes barriers and needs in this respect and presents an online tool, that is, the Constructed Wetland Knowledge Platform. The article also analyzes the current resources of this platform, especially their potential and usefulness for designers of wastewater treatment solutions. The analyzes carried out in the article have shown that tools of this type can provide significant support in the selection of appropriate design solutions, as well as in professional designing of constructed wet-lands. Thus, constituting a valuable tool for popularizing this solution in the world, as well as their practical application in various environmental, climatic, technical and even social conditions.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Botany
L3S Research Centre

External Organisation(s)

AGH University of Science and Technology (AGH UST)
Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina
University of San Carlos of Guatemala
Cultura Ambiental

Type

Article

Journal

Desalination and water treatment

Volume

301

Pages

143-149

No. of pages

7

ISSN

1944-3994

Publication date

07.2023

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Water Science and Technology, Ocean Engineering, Pollution

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2023.29749 (Access: Open)