Wetland Water Treatment Systems in the UAE
It was very exciting to learn at the recent Water Days Conference that Waagner Biro Gulf has installed fifteen reed bed water treatment systems in the UAE. Peter Neuschaefer, Director of Environment-Water-Energy ME, made a very interesting presentation which proved that these living water treatment systems can and do work in the GCC. After the presentation I met with Peter and visited their installations at the WBG offices. The systems were running very well. Crystal clear water. No smell. The reeds, which help to clean the waste water are cultivated and used to create reed screens, mulch, and even fuel to generate energy. Talk about sustainability, this is the “real deal”. These systems transform waste water into a resource and sequest carbon. I believe that these type of systems will become a common feature within developments over the coming years. Landscape architects and environmental engineers will work together to create sustainable green infrastructure . Starting from now.
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- Crystal clear water, no smell
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- Cultivating the reeds
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- Reeds at a mature stage of growth
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- The cultivated reeds can used to make screens, mulch, and fuel
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