Greywater pollutant removal dynamics in the vegetative biofiltration systems
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Paper/Presentation Title | Greywater pollutant removal dynamics in the vegetative biofiltration systems |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Chowdhury, R. (Author), Abaya, J. (Author), Ksiksi, T. (Author) and Mostafa, M. (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 14th IWA/IAHR International Conference on Urban Drainage (ICUD 2017) |
ERA Conference ID | 43569 |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2017 |
Place of Publication | Malaysia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.icud2017.org/ |
Conference/Event | 14th IWA/IAHR International Conference on Urban Drainage (ICUD 2017) |
International Conference on Urban Drainage | |
Event Details | International Conference on Urban Drainage Rank A A A A A A |
Event Details | 14th IWA/IAHR International Conference on Urban Drainage (ICUD 2017) Event Date 10 to end of 15 Sep 2017 Event Location Prague, Czech Republic |
Abstract | This study explored the greywater pollutant removal effectiveness of the vegetative biofiltration system. Thirty six biofiltration columns were constructed where twelve different species in triplet were planted. The columns were irrigated by synthetic greywater and the removal efficiency of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Zn, Cu) were monitored. The retention of heavy metals in the water, plants (leaves, stem and roots) and soil were investigated. The biofiltration systems performed well in reducing Zn and Cu. Overall the low biomass species performed well, however, the Pennisetum seateceum plant performed outstandingly in removing heavy metals. |
Keywords | biofiltration, greywater, heavy metal, vegetation, WSUD |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400499. Chemical engineering not elsewhere classified |
400513. Water resources engineering | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4v0y/greywater-pollutant-removal-dynamics-in-the-vegetative-biofiltration-systems
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