AGA Group - Special Projects - Wetlands and Floating Reedbeds

How reedbed water treatment systems work

The construction phase of a modular floating reedbed to commercially treat wastewater Reedbeds have the ability to filter and process nutrient rich waste by biological action through both vertical and horizontal flow systems. Emphasis, on which of the main elements successful reedbeds treatments rely, will depend on the type of effluent to be treated.

Wetland plants, usually Phragmites australis (Common Reed) introduce atmospheric oxygen into the water creating conditions for aerobic activity. Initial outfall can pass over various base materials, providing conditions for anaerobic reactions. Together an enormous diversity of microbial species can be supported. These bacteria and fungi digest and degrade (as their food source) a wide range of organic waste. Common Reeds also take up large amounts of nutrients (as natural fertiliser) for their growth and reproduction, and will absorb significant quantities of trace elements removed through their matrix of root fiber hairs.

Reedbeds are clean and reliable requiring virtually no maintenance
They offer habitat and cover to a wide variety of species

A.G.A Group vegetated pallets are, more often than not, the initial reed supporting vehicle used in waste water treatment systems, they are also used for the creation of habitat and the stabilisation of wetlands and waterside banks. As the UK’s largest producer of Phragmites australis (Common Reed) the AGA Group are able to offer year round supplies for year round installation.

The RT300 root trainer system introduces the plants root structure directly to the bottom of the coir pallet enabling them to penetrate below the coir faster than pot grown reeds.

Root trainer planted coir pallets start work almost immediately after installation.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 March 2008 18:31 )