Olga Biteman,Nicole Poumaye,Oscar Allahdin,Eric Foto*
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 3, June 2025
Pages:
46-54
Received:
2 April 2025
Accepted:
16 April 2025
Published:
9 May 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjc.20251303.11
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Abstract: The aim of this work is to study the effectiveness of reed purification for wastewater treatment using a natural and ecological phytotreatment technique. Among the purification plant species identified, Phragmites australis was chosen for its high purification capacity. After six months of operation, the results show high purification efficiencies for parameters such as TSS, with an abatement rate of 99.16%, 94.01% for COD, 88.90% for BOD5, 99.24% for PO4 3- and 71.20% for SO42-. We also observed values of 85.20% for NO2- and 85.40% for NO3-. With regard to microbiological parameters, we recorded an elimination rate of 80% for total coliforms and 97.75% for fecal streptococci after treatment, demonstrating the effectiveness of reeds in improving water quality. Overall, these results demonstrate the high purification performance of this technique and the powerful cleansing power of reeds.
Abstract: The aim of this work is to study the effectiveness of reed purification for wastewater treatment using a natural and ecological phytotreatment technique. Among the purification plant species identified, Phragmites australis was chosen for its high purification capacity. After six months of operation, the results show high purification efficiencies ...Show More