2003
DOI: 10.2166/wst.2003.0298
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Microbial mechanisms of carbon removal in subsurface flow wetlands

Abstract: The microbial mechanisms of carbon removal in subsurface flow wetlands were studied, in one wetland with plants and one without plants. Particular emphasis was given to the influence of plants in the treatment process. Wetlands without plants showed higher carbon removal than those with plants, 63% and 51%, respectively (p < 0.05). Molecular analysis of the bacterial diversity, growth rates and specific microbial activities showed that the two wetlands were different, especially towards the outlet of the two s… Show more

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“…Under these anoxic conditions and when nitrate is available, denitrification can be a predominant organic matter degradation pathway in TWs, especially in HF wetlands (García et al, 2004). Denitrification has been shown to account for a large fraction of total organic carbon removal in HF wetlands (Baptista et al, 2003). However, nitrate availability is often problematic as it is typically not present in appreciable quantities in the influent and cannot be generated by autotrophic nitrification until sufficient organic matter has been removed.…”
Section: Denitrificationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Under these anoxic conditions and when nitrate is available, denitrification can be a predominant organic matter degradation pathway in TWs, especially in HF wetlands (García et al, 2004). Denitrification has been shown to account for a large fraction of total organic carbon removal in HF wetlands (Baptista et al, 2003). However, nitrate availability is often problematic as it is typically not present in appreciable quantities in the influent and cannot be generated by autotrophic nitrification until sufficient organic matter has been removed.…”
Section: Denitrificationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In SSF CW organic matter is removed by means of physical, chemical and biological processes that occur naturally and simultaneously within the treatment bed. Although subsurface constructed wetlands are systems subjected to great spatial redox variations (especially in depth) (García et al 2003) they are considered to be mainly anaerobic (Baptista, 2003) and, therefore, methane emission takes place during the wastewater treatment.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This indicates that, next to sedimentation, other removal pathways can take 561 place. Organic components can be degraded both aerobic as well as anaerobic by bacteria 562 attached to the roots, rhizomes and substrates (Baptista, 2003). A biofilm layer present on the 563 roots hanging in the water column could be visually observed in the CFWs Table 4.…”
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confidence: 99%