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Innovative technologies for performance enhancement of constructive wetlands: A

review of different parameters
Rishabh Raj1, Om Jha1, Aarushi Thakur1, Asharfi Pathela1, Mamta Sharma1*, Neeta Raj
Sharma1
1
School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara,
Punjab, India

Email Id and contact no of corresponding author:

mamtasharmabiala@gmail.com, 9501348995

Abstract
Constructed wetlands are an extremely efficient and cost-effective decentralized wastewater
treatment technique that distinguishes out for being ecologically friendly, low energy usage,
and sustainable. Both domestic and industrial wastewater can be treated using this treatment
system. Although the constructed wetland treatment systems currently in practice seem quite
effective, there is still a great deal of potential for improvement. Optimizing important
elements including wastewater circulation, recirculation, aeration, design, pattern, substrate
quality, and plant species selection can lead to improved performance. Constructed wetland
systems are incredibly effective in eliminating total suspended solids (TSS) and biochemical
oxygen demand (BOD). However, due to its high oxygen demand, the nitrification process in
these systems is challenging, necessitating enhancements to improve the nitrification and
denitrification processes. This comprehensive investigation attempts to explain influence
of advancements in factors, such as substrate properties, flow dynamics, and system design,
to improve these systems' overall efficiency. Prioritizing nature-based solutions, such as
artificial wetlands, is essential given the high costs, non-sustainability, and significant energy
consumption linked with traditional wastewater treatment technologies.
Keywords: Constructive wetlands design, Effluent recirculation, Plant selection, Substarte
selection, Aeration