Constructed wetlands are effective at treating micro-polluted water (IMAGE)

Editorial Office of Journal of Environmental Sciences

Constructed wetlands are effective at treating micro-polluted water

Caption

Constructed wetlands can effectively remove pollutants at low concentrations from water, making it safe for release into freshwater bodies. Adding biochar, metal ore waste, and regularly harvesting plants improves their pollutant removal efficacy

Credit

"Experimental Wetlands" by born1945 on Flickr Image Source Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/12567713@N00/130418769

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