Reed Bed History
Our method, using common reeds to break down biosolids, was originally developed by the Max-Planck Institute of West Germany and the Netherlands approximately 30 years ago. This reed bed system is recognized as an innovative and alternative treatment method by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Contact us toll-free at 866-599-2714, fax 888- 843-6479, email...
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Our process treats wastewater utilizing anaerobic digestion, and the resulting sludge material is transferred to Phragmites australis reed beds, where the sludge is dewatered and excess nutrients are removed. Characteristics of Phragmites Rhizomes and emergent stalks has system of nodes When nodes are engulfed by biosolids, they form adventitious secondary root system Secondary lateral root...
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Constructed Wetlands Group’s well-established team has earned an extensive record of leadership in our patented technology for sustainable biosolids planning. CWG pioneered the constructed wetland work in 1972, bringing it from a European lab situation into the field in the United States. Scott Davis first published work in 1979 with Dr. Ron Lewis of the US EPA Wastewater Research Division....
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