Overview
- Summarizes experiences and knowledge of constructed wetland technology under harsh environments
- Showcases the feasibility of wetland technology in harsh environments through full-scale studies and research projects
- Demonstrates sustainable character and benefits wetland technology can bring to low-income regions with hot/dry climates
Part of the book series: Wetlands: Ecology, Conservation and Management (WECM, volume 7)
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Table of contents (21 chapters)
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About this book
This edited book presents the first collection of case studies and research projects on the sustainable technology of constructed wetlands for wastewater management under hot and arid climates. It is the first such work that summarizes in a single reference the current international experiences and knowledge on the implementation of this nature-based solution under these diverse and often harsh climatic conditions. It covers the relevant gap in the fragmented and limited literature by providing integrated information and documentation on the feasibility of this green technology.
The book presents the treatment efficiency of constructed wetland facilities and the research output from 29 different countries across South America, Africa, Asia and Oceania, while it covers various applications such as domestic and municipal wastewater, various industrial effluents and municipal sludge. Many examples and case studies further demonstrate the potential of this technology to contributeto better address the issues of water scarcity and limited fresh water resources through circular management of treated effluents e.g. reuse in irrigation. It also discusses the various challenges and technical aspects that should be considered in such climates, along with the environmental, financial and social benefits of this technology.
This work is a useful handbook and guide for professional engineers, practitioners, academics, researchers, students, and water authorities who wish to get a better understanding and first-hand information on the potential of constructed wetlands for cost-effective and sustainable wastewater management in countries with hot and arid climates.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
His publication record includes 42 articles in scientific journals, more than 50 papers in scientific conferences, 4 books and several book chapters.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment in Hot and Arid Climates
Editors: Alexandros Stefanakis
Series Title: Wetlands: Ecology, Conservation and Management
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-03600-2
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-03599-9Published: 12 October 2022
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-03747-4Published: 13 October 2023
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-03600-2Published: 11 October 2022
Series ISSN: 1875-1261
Series E-ISSN: 1875-127X
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 394
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations
Topics: Pollution, general, Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology, Water, general, Sustainable Development