Experience in using phyto-structures for tertiary treatment of urban wastewater

Abstract

Abstract This paper considers the experimental biocenosis development for tertiary wastewater treatment with respect to the climate features of South of Russia. The plant species with advantaged biotechnical characteristics that acceptable for steppe environment are described. The growing season productivity of the highest aquatic vegetation for the phyto-structures first year exploitation is determined. The quantitative statistics for indicative microorganism populations is calculated. The data obtained allows to measure the ecological effectiveness of wastewater treating phyto-system and to develop a cheap and recyclable biocenosis for the inhabited localities with temperate continental climate.