Abstract:Although ecological roofs (vegetated or non-vegetated) provide many benefits, it can also leach substances such as nutrients and metals that can affect downstream aquatic ecosystems. Recife has a legislation requiring the installation of green roofs under certain conditions. Therefore, this work aims to investigate the rainwater quality from ecological roofs in Recife using local species in a tropical and humid climate. Using four test cells of 1m² (one non-vegetated filled with expanded clay aggregate, two ve… Show more
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