A number of studies have showed that the mass removal rates of phosphorus (P) in different constructed wetlands (CWs) varied significantly, and it is essential to quantify the contributions of major P removal processes in order to improve system design. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of vegetation, hydraulic retention time (HRT), and water temperature on P removal from polluted river water and to quantify the contributions of different P removal pathways in surface CWs. Results showed that the average total P removal rates ranged between 2.69 and 20.84mg/(m(2)day) in different seasons and were influenced significantly by vegetation, HRT, and water temperature. According to the mass balance approach, plant uptake removed 4.81-22.33% of P input, while media storage contributed 36.16-49.66%. Other P removal processes such as microbiota uptake removed around 0.26-4.13%. Media storage and plant uptake were identified as the main P removal processes in surface CWs treating polluted river water. This illustrated the importance of selecting media and plants in CWs for future practical application.
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[Anonymous], 2006, STANDARD METHODS EXA, DOI DOI 10.5860/CHOICE.37-2792
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Dept Environm Heritage & Local Govt, Water & Policy Div, Waterford, IrelandDept Environm Heritage & Local Govt, Water & Policy Div, Waterford, Ireland
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Dept Environm Heritage & Local Govt, Water & Policy Div, Waterford, IrelandDept Environm Heritage & Local Govt, Water & Policy Div, Waterford, Ireland
Harrington, Rory
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McInnes, Robert
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