Implementation of constructed wetlands in developing countries

In developing countries, the wise use of natural and artificial wetlands for water purification is particularly valuable and exploitable for the protection of water quality in catchments, rivers and lakes. Constructed wetlands are potentially good, low-cost, appropriate technological treatment syste...

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Published in:Water science and technology 1997, Vol.35 (5), p.27-34
Main Author: Denny, Patrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aid programmes
Appropriate technology
Aquatic plants
Artificial wetlands
Catchment area
Catchments
Constructed wetlands
Construction costs
Developing countries
Domestic wastewater
Fish
Lakes
LDCs
Purification
Rivers
Rural areas
Training
tropical wetlands
Wastewater
Wastewater treatment
water pollution control
Water purification
Water quality
water quality management
Wetlands
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Summary:In developing countries, the wise use of natural and artificial wetlands for water purification is particularly valuable and exploitable for the protection of water quality in catchments, rivers and lakes. Constructed wetlands are potentially good, low-cost, appropriate technological treatment systems for domestic wastewater in rural areas. Better still, they can be integrated into agricultural and fish production systems where the products are useable and/or re-cycled for optimal efficiency. However, currently, constructed wetlands are rarely installed. The reasons for this are discussed drawing attention to the limitations of aid programmes from donor countries and the need for in-house research, training and development. Recommendations for the development and wider use of constructed wetlands in developing countries are made.
ISSN:0273-1223
1996-9732
DOI:10.1016/S0273-1223(97)00049-8