Water And Nutrient Management In Natural And Constructed Wetlands

Author : Jan Vymazal
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789048195855

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Water and Nutrient Management in Natural and Constructed Wetlands by Jan Vymazal Pdf

Natural and constructed wetlands play a very important role within the landscape and their ecological services are highly valuable. Water management, including flood water retention, biomass production, carbon sequestration, wastewater treatment and as a biodiversity source are among the most important ecological services of wetlands. In order to provide these services, wetlands need to be properly evaluated, protected and maintained. This book provides results of the latest research in wetland science around the world. Chapters deal with such topics as the use of constructed wetlands for treatment of various types of wastewater, use of constructed wetlands in agroforestry, wetland hydrology and evapotranspiration, the effect of wetlands on landscape temperature, and chemical properties of wetland soils.

Author : Jan Vymazal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822031426422

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Transformations of Nutrients in Natural and Constructed Wetlands by Jan Vymazal Pdf

The two papers by Dusek et al.

Author : E.J. Dunne,K.R. Reddy,O.T. Carton
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789086865581

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Nutrient Management in Agricultural Watersheds by E.J. Dunne,K.R. Reddy,O.T. Carton Pdf

Nutrient enrichment of water resources by inputs of nitrogen and phosphorus, which can lead to eutrophication is still a water quality problem in agriculturally dominated watersheds around the world. Internationally, wetlands both constructed and natural are increasingly being used to help reduce both point and non-point source nutrient and contaminant loss from agricultural practices. This publication contains papers presented at the international symposium on "Nutrient Management in Agricultural Watersheds: A Wetlands Solution," which was held during May, 2004 in Wexford, Ireland. The symposium was the result of an international collaboration between the Teagasc Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Ireland, National Parks and Wildlife, Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Ireland and the Soil and Water Science Department at the University of Florida, Gainesville, USA. These proceedings cover aspects of water quality within agricultural watersheds; management practices to mitigate contaminant and nutrient loss from agriculture; wetland biogeochemistry; wetland functions and values within agricultural dominated landscapes; case studies of wetlands used to retain nutrient and contaminant loss from agriculture; and finally some management and policy issues concerning wetlands are presented. This book provides a good interdisciplinary synthesis of international experiences both in Europe and the USA on the use of wetlands within agricultural watersheds.

Author : Jan Vymazal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Constructed wetlands
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114561942

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Natural and Constructed Wetlands by Jan Vymazal Pdf

Author : Jan Vymazal
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402082351

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Wastewater Treatment, Plant Dynamics and Management in Constructed and Natural Wetlands by Jan Vymazal Pdf

At present, constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment are a widely used technology for treatment of various types of wastewaters. The International Water Association (then International Association on Water Pollution Research and Control) recognized wetlands as useful tools for wastewater treatment and est- lished the series of biennial conferences on the use of wetland systems for water pollution control in 1988. In about 1993, we decided to organize a workshop on nutrient cycling in natural and constructed wetlands with the major idea to bring together researchers working on constructed and also natural wetlands. It was not our intention to compete with IWA conferences, but the workshop should rather complement the series on treatment wetlands by IWA. We believed that the exchange of information obtained from natural and constructed wetlands would be beneficial for all participants. And the time showed that we were correct. The first workshop took place in 1995 at T?ebo? in South Bohemia and most of the papers dealt with constructed wetlands. Over the years we extended the topics on natural wetlands (such as role of wetlands in the landscape or wetland restoration and creation) and during the 6th workshop held at T?ebo? from May 30 to June 3, 2006, nearly half of 38 papers presented during the workshop dealt with natural wetlands. This workshop was attended by 39 participants from 19 countries from Europe, Asia, North and South Americas and Australia. The volume contains 29 peer-reviewed papers out of 38 papers which were presented during the workshop.

Author : Jan Vymazal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3319081780

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The Role of Natural and Constructed Wetlands in Nutrient Cycling and Retention on the Landscape by Jan Vymazal Pdf

Author : Jos T.A. Verhoeven,Boudewijn Beltman,Roland Bobbink,Dennis F. Whigham
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540331872

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Wetlands and Natural Resource Management by Jos T.A. Verhoeven,Boudewijn Beltman,Roland Bobbink,Dennis F. Whigham Pdf

This book provides a broad and well-integrated overview of recent major scientific results in wetland science and their applications in natural resource management issues. The contributors, internationally known experts, summarize the state of the art on an array of topics, divided into four broad areas: The Role of Wetlands for Integrated Water Resources Management: Putting Theory into Practice; Wetland Science for Environmental Management; Wetland Biogeochemistry; Wetlands and Climate Change Worldwide.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Constructed wetlands
ISBN : UIUC:30112104638017

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Constructed Wetlands Treatment of Municipal Wastewaters by Anonim Pdf

This manual discusses the capabilities of constructed wetlands, a functional design approach, and the management requirements to achieve the designed purpose. The manual also attempts to put the proper perspective on the appropriate use, design and performance of constructed wetlands. For some applications, they are an excellent option because they are low in cost and in maintenance requirements, offer good performance, and provide a natural appearance, if not more beneficial ecological benefits. In other applications, such as large urban areas with large wastewater flows, they may not be at all appropriate owing to their land requirements. Constructed wetlands are especially well suited for wastewater treatment in small communities where inexpensive land is available and skilled operators hard to find and keep. Primary customers will be engineers who service small communities, state regulators, and planning professionals. Secondary users will be environmental groups and the academics.

Author : Donald A. Hammer
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 856 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000114874

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Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment by Donald A. Hammer Pdf

Both practical and theoretical, this book provides the basic principles of soil chemistry, hydrology, wetland ecology, microbiology, vegetation and wildlife as a sound introduction to this innovative technology to treat toxic wastewaters and sludges. The use of wetlands for acid mine drainage, and metals removal in municipal, urban runoff, and industrial systems is discussed. Case histories are also presented, demonstrating specific types of constructed wetlands and applications to municipal wastewater, home sites, coal and non-coal mining, coal-fired electric power plants, chemical and pulp industry, agriculture, landfill leachate, and urban stormwater. Construction and management guidelines are clearly explained, providing information on applicable policies and regulations, siting and construction, and operations and monitoring of constructed wetlands treatment systems. Recent theoretical and empirical results from operating systems and research facilities, including such new applications as nutrient removal from eutrophic lakes and urban stormwater treatment within highway rights-of-way, are included. This book is an ideal resource for wastewater treatment plants, consulting engineers, federal and state regulators, industrial environmental managers, municipalities, environmental health professionals, and ecologists.

Author : Nidhi Nagabhatla,Christopher D. Metcalfe
Publisher : Springer
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319674162

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Multifunctional Wetlands by Nidhi Nagabhatla,Christopher D. Metcalfe Pdf

This book describes how natural or constructed wetlands can be used to reduce pollution of freshwater and coastal ecosystems, while still preserving their biodiversity and ecological functions. Through a series of case histories described in 10 chapters in the monograph, the readers will gain an understanding of the opportunities, as well as the challenges associated with reducing point and non-point source pollution using natural, restored or constructed wetlands. The target audience will be water practitioners involved in projects utilizing integrated watershed management approaches to pollution abatement, as well as researchers who are designing projects focused on this topic.

Author : Gerald A. Moshiri
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000157819

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Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality Improvement by Gerald A. Moshiri Pdf

Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality Improvement is a virtual encyclopedia of state-of-the-art information on the use of constructed wetlands for improving water quality. Well-organized and easy-to-use, this book features contributions from prominent scientists and provides important case studies. It is ideal for anyone involved in the application of constructed wetlands in treating municipal and industrial wastewater, mine drainage, and non-point source pollution. Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality Improvement is a "must" for industrial and municipal water treatment professionals, consulting engineers, federal and state regulators, wetland scientists and professionals, ecologists, environmental health professionals, planners, and industrial environmental managers.

Author : Jan Vymazal
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319817744

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Natural and Constructed Wetlands by Jan Vymazal Pdf

The book extends the knowledge on wetland ecosystem services based on the new research. The information combines the achievements gained in carbon sequestration, nutrient accumulation, macrophyte decomposition, wastewater treatment, global warming mitigation in constructed as well as natural wetlands across the globe. The book presents up-to-date results of ongoing research and the content of the book could be used by wetland scientists, researchers, engineers, designers, regulators, decision-makers, universities teachers, landscape engineers and landscape planners as well as by water authorities, water regulatory offices or wastewater treatment research institutions.

Author : Alexandros I. Stefanakis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119268413

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Constructed Wetlands for Industrial Wastewater Treatment by Alexandros I. Stefanakis Pdf

A groundbreaking book on the application of the economic and environmentally effective treatment of industrial wastewater Constructed Wetlands for Industrial Wastewater Treatment contains a review of the state-of-the-art applications of constructed wetland technology for industrial wastewater treatment. This green technology offers many economic, environmental, and societal advantages. The text examines the many unique uses and the effectiveness of constructed wetlands for the treatment of complex and heavily polluted wastewater from various industrial sources. The editor — a noted expert in the field — and the international author team (93 authors from 22 countries) present vivid examples of the current state of constructed wetlands in the industrial sector. The text is filled with international case studies and research outcomes and covers a wide range of applications of these sustainable systems including facilities such as the oil and gas industry, agro-industries, paper mills, pharmaceutical industry, textile industry, winery, brewery, sludge treatment and much more. The book reviews the many system setups, examines the different removal and/or transformational processes of the various pollutants and explores the overall effectiveness of this burgeoning technology. This important resource: Offers the first, groundbreaking text on constructed wetlands use for industrial wastewater treatment Provides a single reference with summarized information and the state-of-the-art knowledge of the use of Constructed Wetlands in the industrial sector through case studies, research outcomes and review chapters Covers a range of industrial applications such as hydrocarbons/oil and gas industry, food and beverage, wood and leather processing, agro-industries, pharmaceuticals and many others Includes best practices drawn by a collection of international case studies Presents the latest technological developments in the industry Written for civil and environmental engineers, sustainable wastewater/water managers in industry and government, Constructed Wetlands for Industrial Wastewater Treatment is the first book to offer a comprehensive review of the set-up and effectiveness of constructed wetlands for a wide range of industrial applications to highlight the diverse economic and environmental benefits this technology brings to the industry.

Author : Robert H. Kadlec,Scott Wallace
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1048 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-07-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781420012514

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Treatment Wetlands by Robert H. Kadlec,Scott Wallace Pdf

Completely revised and updated, Treatment Wetlands, Second Edition is still the most comprehensive resource available for the planning, design, and operation of wetland treatment systems. The book addresses the design, construction, and operation of wetlands for water pollution control. It presents the best current procedures for sizing these syste

Author : Walid Elshorbagy,Rezaul Chowdhury
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535109280

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Water Treatment by Walid Elshorbagy,Rezaul Chowdhury Pdf

Economic development, population growth, and environmental pollution evolving in many parts of the world are placing great demands on existing resources of fresh water and reflecting a "water crisis". Resource management, efficient utilization of the water resources, and above all water purification are all alternatives to resolve the water crisis. Purification approaches include traditional approaches that have lasted for several centuries without major modifications as well as new innovative approaches. This book covers a number of water quality issues relevant to either improving the existing treatment methods or to new advanced approaches. The book has 15 chapters distributed over four sections titled: [1] Management and Modeling of Treatment Systems, [2] Advanced Treatment Processes, [3] Treatment of Organic-contaminated Water, and [4] Advanced Monitoring Techniques.