The use of constructed wetlands as an alternative form of on-site wastewater treatment in a temperate climate

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It is estimated that between 40% and 60% of on-site systems in Australia are not treating domestic wastewater to acceptable levels. This study investigates the viability of constructed wetlands as an alternative form of on-site treatment of domestic greywater in temperate climates. A case study wetland was constructed to treat domestic greywater from a single household, providing an insight into the design, construction, operational performance, hydraulic flow and reed growth of a small-scale wetland operating in Tasmania. A review of current literature provides an insight into constructed wetlands, emphasising their use as a form of on-site wastewater treatment. Interviews with officers from five local government councils indicates that knowledge of constructed wetlands is very limited, but a great deal of interest was shown by the interviewed environmental health officers, who suggested that they may be willing to trial wetlands within their municipalities. All the local governments

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