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The problem of stormwater treatment in urban areas has become increasingly crucial. It has been widely recognized that both mechanical and biological treatment of stormwater is necessary to protect surface water against pollution. Moreover, technology must be applied to ensure effective treatment in changing hydraulic conditions and to serve, to the extent possible, as a retention volume. Treatment wetland (TW) could be one of the best solutions for stormwater treatment. In this paper, we describe the problem of removing suspended solids in a two-stage TW (pond and horizontal subsurface flow bed). We also discuss the result of particle size distribution in compartments of the analyzed TW during different weather conditions.
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This scientific research has been carried out as a part of the project “Innovative resources and effective methods of safety improvement and durability of buildings and transport infrastructure in the sustainable development” financed by the European Union from the European Fund of Regional Development based on the Operational Program of the Innovative Economy.
The Provincial Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management sponsored the Malvern Instruments Ltd. 2000 laser granulometer purchase.
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Gajewska, M., Stosik, M., Wojciechowska, E., Obarska-Pempkowiak, H. (2015). Treatment Wetland for Overflow Stormwater Treatment: The Impact of Pollutant Particles Size. In: Vymazal, J. (eds) The Role of Natural and Constructed Wetlands in Nutrient Cycling and Retention on the Landscape. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08177-9_17
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