Distribution and Availability of Copper and Zinc in a Constructed Wetland Fed with Treated Swine Slurry from an Anaerobic Lagoon

Wetlands ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 583-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Alejandra Villamar ◽  
M. E. Neubauer ◽  
G. Vidal
Keyword(s):  
Constructed Wetland ◽  
Swine Slurry ◽  
Copper And Zinc ◽  
Anaerobic Lagoon

Effect of polyaluminium chloride on phosphorus removal in constructed wetlands treated with swine wastewater

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (12) ◽  
pp. 2938-2943 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. B. Reddy ◽  
Dean A. Forbes ◽  
P. G. Hunt ◽  
Johnsely S. Cyrus
Keyword(s):  
Constructed Wetlands ◽  
Constructed Wetland ◽  
Typha Latifolia ◽  
Swine Wastewater ◽  
Treatment Efficiency ◽  
Anaerobic Lagoon ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Continuous Injection ◽  
Polyaluminium Chloride ◽  
P Removal

Total phosphorus (TP) removal in aged constructed wetlands poses a challenge, especially when treated with swine wastewater with high concentrations of phosphorus (P). Our earlier studies with anaerobic lagoon swine wastewater treatment in constructed wetlands showed a decline in P removal (45–22%) with increased years of operation. These particular wetlands have been treated with swine wastewater every year since the first application in 1997. Preliminary lab-scale studies were conducted to evaluate the efficiency of polyaluminium chloride (PAC) in the removal of phosphate-P (PO4-P) from swine wastewater. The experimental objective was to increase the phosphorus treatment efficiency in constructed wetland by adding PAC as a precipitating agent. PAC was added by continuous injection to each wetland system at a rate of 3 L day−1 (1:5 dilution of concentrated PAC). Swine wastewater was added from an anaerobic lagoon to four constructed wetland cells (11m wide x 40m long) at TP loads of 5.4–6.1 kg ha−1day−1 in two experimental periods, September to November of 2008 and 2009. Treatment efficiency of two wetland systems: marsh-pond-marsh (M-P-M) and continuous marsh (CM) was compared. The wetlands were planted with cattails (Typha latifolia L.) and bulrushes (Scirpus americanus). In 2008, PAC treatment showed an increase of 27.5 and 40.8% of TP removal over control in M-P-M and CM respectively. Similar trend was also observed in the following year. PAC as a flocculant and precipitating agent showed potential to enhance TP removal in constructed wetlands treated with swine wastewater.

Reduction of Salmonella in dairy waste through anaerobic lagoon and constructed wetland

2008 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. S661
Author(s):  
Yue Li ◽  
Min Xi ◽  
Fanlong Kong ◽  
Jie Lu
Keyword(s):  
Constructed Wetland ◽  
Dairy Waste ◽  
Anaerobic Lagoon

scholarly journals Design and Performance of an Innovative Hybrid Constructed Wetland for Sustainable Pig Slurry Treatment in Small Farms

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonina Torrens ◽  
Montserrat Folch ◽  
Miquel Salgot
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Phragmites Australis ◽  
Constructed Wetland ◽  
Suspended Solids ◽  
Land Application ◽  
Dual Function ◽  
Pig Slurry ◽  
Small Farms ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Swine Slurry

Simple and suitable treatment of swine slurry from small farms is paramount especially in sensitive areas. This paper evaluates the viability of an innovative nature-based technology hybrid system (a Vertical Flow Constructed Wetland followed by a Horizontal Flow Constructed Wetland both planted with reeds – Phragmites australis) to treat swine slurry for further land application or discharge in water bodies with reduced nitrogen impact. Physicochemical parameters, bacterial indicators, surface deposits and biomass inside the filters were monitored. The hybrid configuration offered a dual function for simultaneous solid-liquid separation and biological treatment. Removal of organic matter and suspended solids was very high (>80% for SS and >75% for COD and BOD5) while the overall nitrogen load removal was 65%, due to the combined nitrification/denitrification processes, thus effectively reducing swine slurry nitrogen content. The influence of temperature and design and operational parameters on the treatment efficiency and the hydraulic behavior were also studied. The vertical constructed wetland achieved good hydraulic performance with no clogging problems, despite high pollutant loads. Some of the pollutants were retained and mineralized in the surface deposit layer, increasing around 20 cm each year. This organic biosolid layer improved filtration efficiency. The high ammonia contents interfered with the growth of Phragmites australis, while the high concentration of suspended solids and organic matter determine the operation and design to be implemented.

scholarly journals Heavy metals in a constructed wetland treating industrial wastewater: distribution in the sediment and rhizome tissue

2009 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 1425-1432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Domingos ◽  
Stewart Dallas ◽  
Mark Germain ◽  
Goen Ho
Keyword(s):  
Constructed Wetland ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Sediment Quality ◽  
Sediment Layer ◽  
Inlet Pipe ◽  
Quality Guidelines ◽  
Copper And Zinc ◽  
Bioavailable Fraction ◽  
Cu And Zn

This study assessed copper and zinc distribution in the surface layer of sediment and rhizome tissue within the saturated surface vertical flow constructed wetland of CSBP Ltd, a fertiliser and chemical manufacturer located in Western Australia. Sediment and Schoenoplectus validus rhizome samples were collected at various distances from the inlet pipe while water samples are routinely collected. Water samples were analysed for nutrients and metals, sediments were analysed for total and bioavailable metals and rhizomes were analysed for total metals only. Mean influent copper and zinc concentrations were 0.19 mg/L and 0.24 mg/L respectively. The distribution of bioavailable Cu and Zn in the top sediment layer follows a horizontal profile. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that the bioavailable fraction of these metals in sediments near the inlet pipe (30.2 mg/kg Cu and 60.4 mg/kg Zn) is significantly higher than in sediments at the farthest location (10.3 mg/kg Cu and 26.1 mg/kg Zn). The average total Cu concentration in the sediment at the 2 m location has reached the 65 mg/kg trigger value suggested by the Interim Sediment Quality Guidelines (ANZEEC 2000). Cu and Zn concentrations in the rhizome of S. validus do not vary significantly among different locations. Whether Cu and Zn concentrations at the CSBP wetland may reach toxic levels to plants and bacteria is still unknown and further research is required to address this issue. The surface component of the wetland favours sedimentation and binding of metals to the organic matter on the top of the sediment, furthermore, the sediment which tends to be anoxic with reducing conditions acts as a sink for metals.

Ca++-ATPase activity in the hepatopancreas cells of Oniscus asellus

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 820-821
Author(s):  
G.M. Vernon ◽  
A. Surace ◽  
R. Witkus
Keyword(s):  
B Cells ◽  
Epithelial Cell ◽  
Atpase Activity ◽  
Calcium Transport ◽  
Carcinus Maenas ◽  
Cell Types ◽  
Molt Cycle ◽  
Copper And Zinc

The hepatopancreas consists of a pair of bilobed tubules comprised of two epithelial cell types. S cells are absorptive and accumulate metals such as copper and zinc. Ca++ concentrations vary between the S and B cells and during the molt cycle. Roer and Dillaman implicated Ca++-ATPase in calcium transport during molting in Carcinus maenas. This study was undertaken to compare the localization of Ca++-ATPase activity in the S and B cells during intermolt.

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