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[[Image:Icon_vertical_flow_constructed_wetland.png |right|95px80px]]'''A Vertical Flow Constructed Wetland is a filter bed that is planted with aquatic plants. Wastewater is poured or dosed onto the wetland surface from above using a mechanical dosing system. The water flows vertically down through the filter matrix. The important difference between a vertical and horizontal wetland is not simply the direction of the flow path, but rather the aerobic conditions.'''

By dosing the '''A vertical flow constructed wetland intermittently (four to ten times is a day), planted filter bed that is drained at the bottom. Wastewater is poured or dosed onto the filter goes through stages of being saturated and unsaturated, and accordingly, different phases of aerobic and anaerobic conditionssurface from above using a mechanical dosing system. The frequency of dosing should be timed such that the previous dose of wastewater has time to percolate water flows vertically down through the filter bed so that oxygen has time matrix to diffuse through the media bottom of the basin where it is collected in a drainage pipe. The important difference between a vertical and fill horizontal wetland is not simply the void spacesdirection of the flow path, but rather the aerobic conditions.'''

The Vertical Flow Constructed Wetland can be designed as <br>By intermittently dosing the wetland (4 to 10 times a shallow excavation or as an above ground construction. Each day), the filter should have an impermeable liner goes through stages of being saturated and unsaturated, and, accordingly, different phases of aerobic and an effluent collection systemanaerobic conditions. Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands are most commonly designed to treat During a flush phase, the wastewater that percolates down through the unsaturated bed. As the bed drains, air is drawn into it and the oxygen has undergone primary treatmenttime to diffuse through the porous media. StructurallyThe filter media acts as a filter for removing solids, there is a fixed surface upon which bacteria can attach and a base for the vegetation. The top layer of gravel for drainage (is planted and the vegetation is allowed to develop deep, wide roots, which permeate the filter media. The vegetation transfers a minimum small amount of 20cm)oxygen to the root zone so that aerobic bacteria can colonize the area and degrade organics. However, followed by layers the primary role of either sand vegetation is to maintain permeability in the filter and gravel (provide habitat for settled effluent) or sand microorganisms. Nutrients and organic material are absorbed and degraded by the dense microbial populations. By forcing the organisms into a starvation phase between dosing phases, excessive biomass growth can be decreased and fine gravel (for raw wastewater)porosity increased.

===Design Considerations=== The filter media acts vertical flow constructed wetland can be designed as both a filter for removing solidsshallow excavation or as an above ground construction. Clogging is a common problem. Therefore, the influent should be well settled in a primary treatment stage before flowing into the wetland. The design and size of the wetland is dependent on hydraulic and organic loads. Generally, a fixed surface upon which bacteria area of about 1 to 3 m2 per person equivalent is required. Each filter should have an impermeable liner and an effluent collection system. A ventilation pipe connected to the drainage system can attach and a base for contribute to aerobic conditions in the vegetationfilter. The top Structurally, there is a layer is planted of gravel for drainage (a minimum of 20 cm), followed by layers of sand and gravel. Depending on the vegetation is allowed climate, Phragmites australis (reed), Typha sp. (cattails) or Echinochloa pyramidalis are common plant options. Testing may be required to develop deep, wide roots which permeate determine the suitability of locally available plants with the filter mediaspecific wastewater.

Depending on the climate, Phragmites australis, Typha cattails or Echinochloa Pyramidalis are common options. The vegetation transfers a small amount of Due to good oxygen to the root zone so that aerobic bacteria can colonize the area and degrade organics. Howevertransfer, vertical flow wetlands have the primary role of vegetation is ability to maintain permeability in the filter and provide habitat for microorganisms. During a flush phasenitrify, the wastewater percolates down through the unsaturated bed and but denitrification is filtered by the sand/gravel matrixlimited. Nutrients and organic material are absorbed and degraded by the dense microbial populations attached In order to the surface of the filter media and the roots. By forcing the organisms into create a starvation phase between dosing phasesnitrification-denitrification treatment train, excessive biomass growth this technology can be decreased and porosity increased. A drainage network at the base collects the effluentcombined with a [[Free-Water Surface Constructed Wetland|Free-Water Surface]] or [[Horizontal Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland|Horizontal Flow Wetland]] (T. The design 7 and size of the wetland is dependent on hydraulic and organic loadsT. Pathogen removal is accomplished by natural decay, predation by higher organisms, and sedimentation8).

- High reduction of BOD, suspended solids and pathogens <br>- Ability to nitrify due to good oxygen transfer <br>- Does not have the mosquito problems of the [[Free-Water Surface Constructed Wetland|Free-Water Surface Constructed Wetland]]. <br> - Less clogging than in a [[Horizontal Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland|Horizontal Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland]]. <br> - Requires less space than a Free-Water Surface Constructed or Horizontal Flow Wetland. <br> - High reduction in BODLow operating costs | con=- Requires expert design and construction, particularly, suspended solids and pathogens. the dosing system <br> - Construction can provide short-term employment to local labourers. | con=Requires more frequent maintenance than a Horizontal Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland <br>- Constant A constant source of electrical energy may be required. <br> - Long startup time to work at full capacity <br>- Not all parts and materials may be locally available locally. <br> - Requires expert design and supervision. <br> - Moderate capital cost depending on land, liner, etc.; low operating costs. <br> - Pre-treatment is required to prevent clogging. <br> - Dosing system requires more complex engineering.

==Adequacy=Appropriateness=== Clogging is a common problem. Therefore, the influent should be well settled with primary treatment before flowing into the The vertical flow constructed wetland. This technology is not appropriate for untreated domestic wastewater (i.e. blackwater). This is a good treatment for communities that have primary treatment (e.g. , [[Septic Tank|Septic Tanks]] or [[Waste Stabilization Pond|WSPs]] , S.9), but are looking to achieve a higher quality effluent. This is a good option where land is cheap and available, although the wetland will require maintenance for the duration of its life. There are many complex processes at work, and accordingly, there is a significant reduction in BOD, solids and pathogens. In many cases, the effluent will be adequate for discharge without further treatment. Because of the mechanical dosing system, this technology is most appropriate for communities with where trained maintenance staff, constant power supply, and spare partsare available. Since vertical flow constructed wetlands are able to nitrify, they can be an appropriate technology in the treatment process for wastewater with high ammonium concentrations. Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands flow constructed wetlands are best suited to warm climates , but can be designed to tolerate some freezing and periods of low biological activity. ==Health Aspects/Acceptance== The risk of mosquito breeding is low since there is no standing water. The system is generally aesthetic and can be integrated into wild areas or parklands. Care should be taken to ensure that people do not come in contact with the influent because of the risk of infection.

==Maintenance=Health Aspects/Acceptance=== Pathogen removal is accomplished by natural decay, predation by higher organisms, and filtration. The risk of mosquito breeding is low since there is no standing water. The system is generally aesthetic and can be integrated into wild areas or parklands. Care should be taken to ensure that people do not come in contact with the influent because of the risk of infection.

===Operation & Maintenance=== During the first growing season, it is important to remove weeds that can compete with the planted wetland vegetation. Distribution pipes should be cleaned once a year to remove sludge and biofilm that might block the holes. With time, the gravel will become clogged with by accumulated solids and bacterial film. The Resting intervals may restore the hydraulic conductivity of the bed. If this does not help, the accumulated material may have has to be removed and clogged parts of the filter material replaced every 8 to 15 or more years. Maintenance activities should focus on ensuring that primary treatment effectively lowers organics and is effective at reducing the concentration of solids concentrations in the wastewater before entering it enters the wetland. Testing may be required to determine Maintenanceshould also ensure that trees do not grow in the area as the suitability of locally available plants with roots can harm the specific wastewater. The vertical system requires more maintenance and technical expertise than other wetland technologiesliner.

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