Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment

Overview

The Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment course at the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education is designed for professionals actively involved in wetland management and/or wastewater treatment.

They may be working in organisations responsible for water treatment or responsible for wetland conservation/sustainable use of wetlands. Targeted are also those who have an interest in onsite wastewater treatment for small communities.

Learning objectives

• Design a constructed wetland treatment system
• Distinguish the functions of the different compartments in the constructed wetland
• Evaluate the importance of operation and maintenance
• Apply the concept of constructed wetlands to wastewater treatment
• Understand the basic principles of wastewater treatment