Our project aims to utilize hybrid constructed wetlands as a supplemental or alternative wastewater treatment method for homes in Southwest Virginia.
Design a pilot-scale constructed wetland for wastewater treatment.
Build and operate a constructed wetland.
Evaluate the efficiency and performance of a constructed wetland for large-scale use.
Identify criteria and standards/permitting processes.
Determine sizing requirements.
Build a constructed wetland at 10th the scale required for a 3-bedroom home.
Determine feasibility and scalability for large-scale use
Sample effluents and evaluate contaminant removal efficiency.