Design Recommendations for Constructed Wetland Treatment Unit at Household Level
S. Vanitha1, C. Siva Pragasam2, Shaik Unoos Ahamed3
1Dr. S. Vanitha, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
2Dr. C. Siva Pragasam, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
3Shaik Unoos Ahamed, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 26 November 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 15 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 31 December 2019 | PP: 23-25 | Volume-8 Issue-4S2 December 2019 | Retrieval Number: D10061284S219/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.D1006.1284S219
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Abstract: In this study, small scale simple Constructed Wetland is developed for treating wastewater at household level. For this purposedifferent laboratory based constructed wetlands are developed by changing size of soil, thickness of soil and by changing type of plants. Water quality parameters namely pH, Turbidity, Total Dissolved Solids, Electrical Conductivity, Total Alkalinity, Total Hardness, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate Chloride, Fluoride, Phosphate, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Fecal Coliforms are tested before and after treatment. It is evident that Fecal Coliforms, Ammonia, Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Chemical Oxygen Demand removal is maximum as 98%, 92%, 86% and 75% respectively. Inorganic matters are not removed effectively. Design recommendations are also given for household constructed wetland. It is suggested Canna Indica plant is the most suitable option of wastewater disposal at household level.
Keywords: Constructed Wetland, Cana Indica, Household, Design Recommendation.
Scope of the Article: Optimal Design of Structures