Floating treatment islands as a solution to surface water eutrophication problems – method idea, application, and specific design concerns
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https://doi.org/10.36119/15.2023.3.8Keywords:
floating treatment islands, nutrients, eutrophication, surface water protection, ecological engineeringAbstract
The popularity and presence of floating treatment istalnds in the landscape is increasing rapidly, particularly on open urban reservoirs. They are distinguished by their aesthetic value, belong to nature-based solutions, improve the microclimate, and, most importantly, have a cleansing function. However, in the Polish nomenclature, floating treatment islands solutions have yet to be precisely classified. There are also no specific design guidelines. This article attempts to explain the method’s concept, classify the system of Floating Treatment Wetlands, discuss the basic pollutant removal mechanisms, and discuss selected design issues. The work was created as a result of the Preludium 18 project [2019/35/N/ST8/01134].
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