Ecological wetland paradigm drives water source improvement in the stream network of Yangtze River Delta
| Autor: | Chengqing Yin, Ping Wu, Chundong Zhou, Weixi Peng, Weibing Guan, Ting Yang, Kewen Xu, Weidong Wang, Rongbin Zhang, Bin Zhong, Qinghua Chen |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Environmental Engineering
Marsh 010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences Ditch Wetland 010501 environmental sciences 01 natural sciences Water Purification Rivers Humans Environmental Chemistry Water pollution 0105 earth and related environmental sciences General Environmental Science Riparian zone geography geography.geographical_feature_category Ecology Water Pollution Water General Medicine Wetlands Environmental science Water treatment Surface water Channel (geography) |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Environmental Sciences. 110:55-72 |
| ISSN: | 1001-0742 |
| Popis: | Jiaxing created a precedent using bypass riparian marshes to purify micro-polluted water sources in China. Pond-wetland complex with constructed root channel technology becomes a paradigm which can be analogized as “human-body wetland model” based on bionics or biomimetics. Heterogeneous plant-bed/ditch system with highly active land/water ecotone interfaces, especially meandering boundaries, breeds many biochemical reactions “living areas”. Optimization of hydraulic regulation promotes redox environment alternations and wetland treatment efficiency. Here we reported a series of upgrades and performances in Guanjinggang wetland after the Shijiuyang prototype. Morphological reform of plant-bed/ditch system played a vital role. Spatially root channel zone was main force of wetland purification, and temporally the treatment effect was higher in low-temperature seasons indicating non-temperature dependent mechanisms worked. Water pollution comprehensive index improved steadily from IV to III, and comprehensive pollution load was reduced by ca. 40%–60%. Comprehensive evaluation function value further showed the gradients purification effect of the upgraded wetland. Ecological wetlands ameliorated source water quality, and reduced drinking water treatment reagents, thereby bringing about economic benefits. Through wetlands operation, people can see how the micro-polluted surface water becomes clear and clean, so promoting a significant social benefit. As a viable component of urban green space, wetlands could beautify regional eco-environment, freshen the air, increase urban ecological taste, and enhance the eco-environmental protection publicity. Thus, the multifunctional service values and indirect benefits are substantial. Jiaxing ecological wetlands provide a typical paradigm for water pollution remediation in developing countries and plays a leading role in technology engineering radiation effect. |
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