Vol. 1 (6) : November-December 2010 issue
Green Farming Vol. 1 (6) : 664-667 (November-December, 2010) (New Series)
Root-zone technology for waste water management : A critical review
BHUPENDRA K. SONIa1*, SAURABH KHARADIYAb2, SANGEETA LOONKERb3 and PRAVEEN MATHURa4
aDeptt. of Environmental Studies, MDSU, Ajmer (Rajasthan),
bDeptt. of Chemistry, JNVU, Jodhpur (Rajasthan)
Designation : 1Junior Scientific Officer (R.P.C.B.), 2Ph.D. Student (Inorganic Chemistry), 3Asstt. Professor,
4Associate Professor & Head
Subject : Water and Natural Resource Management, Water Conservation Engg., Water Harvesting, Farm Pond, Sewage Water, Irrigation
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BHUPENDRA K. SONI, SAURABH KHARADIYA, SANGEETA LOONKER, PRAVEEN MATHUR. 2010. Root-zone technology for waste water management : A critical review. Green Farming Vol. 1 (6) : 664-667 ; November-December, 2010 (New Series)
ABSTRACT
Root zone technology (Constructed wetland system) is a popular treatment method for different sources of wastewaters, being an alternative to conventional wastewater treatment methods that have operational and financial restrictions, especially for decentralized wastewater systems. The system works on a multi-culture planting texture employing Phragmites karka, Typha latifolia,Scirpus lacustrisand and Iris versicolor. Removal efficiency of the system was observed for approximately one year with 1.2 m3/ h steady inflow rate. Removal rates of 80-90%, 70-80% and 65-75% were achieved for TSS, COD and BOD5, respectively. A high removal (90-95) for fecal coliform was also observed. Root zone technology has widespread application wherever a low technique, low energy, low maintenance approach is desirable to pollution problems.
Key words :
Phragmites karka, Root-zone technology, Typha latifolia, Scirpus, Wastewaters, Widespread application.
