Use of Macrophytes in Water Pollution Control
This group sets out to: 1. Act as a link between scientists working on the scientific and technical aspects of macrophyte usage in wetland systems (Constructed Wetlands, Reed Beds, Treatment Wetlands and converted natural wetlands) for water pollution control and resource recovery; 2. Contribute to co-ordinating research activities, defining research needs and promoting exchange of results; 3. Develop a commonly-accepted model on the functioning of macrophyte-based wastewater treatment systems and produce guidelines; and 4. Establish standardised guidelines for reporting performance of macrophyte-based wastewater treatment systems.
The most recent SG event was the 12th IWA Specialist Group Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control, which was held in the city of Venice, Italy, from 4 to 9 October 2010. The 13th International Conference on Constructed Wetlands will be held 25-28 November 2012 in Perth, Australia. For more information, please check the conference webpage under IWA event.
The group produces a Newsletter (approximately every 6 months) which has reached Issue No 39.
Chair
Dr Jan Vymazal
Nove domy 165 Praha 6
16400
Czech Republic
Tel: 420 2 3335 0180
Fax: 420 2 3335 0180
Secretary
Dr. Suwasa Kantawanichkul
Dept.of Envir. Engineering
Fac. of Engineering
239 Huay Kaew Road
Chiang Mai
50200
Thailand
Tel: 66 53 944192
Fax: 66 53 210328
Management Committee
see committee members here
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