Constructed Wetlands

A constructed wetlands is a shallow pool of water, characterised by extensive areas of emergent aquatic plants/macrophytes, designed to support a wide range of micro-organisms and plants associated with the breakdown and trapping of nutrients. Wetlands may be designed as permanent wet basins (perennial) or ephemeral systems.

External Links & References

  1. Queensland Urban Drainage Manual
  2. Wikipedia
  3. Google Search
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