Performance monitoring of constructed floating wetlands: Treating stormwater runoff during the construction phase of an urban residential development.

In the context of climate change and global trend towards greenfield urbanisation, stormwater and transported pollutants are expected to increase, impairing receiving environments. Constructed floating wetlands (CFWs) can improve stormwater retention pond performance. However, performance data are currently largely restricted to mesocosm experiments, limiting design enhancement fit for field implementation.

Rapid plant responses following relocation of a constructed floating wetland from a construction site into an urban stormwater retention pond.

This study compared plant growth, nutrient partitioning and total nutrient uptake by tall sedge (Carex appressa) plants in large-scale Constructed Floating Wetlands (CFWs). Two CFWs with a total area of 2088 m were installed in a 2.6 ha man-made urban lake to treat stormwater runoff during the construction phase of a 45-ha residential development.

Evaluation of pathogen removal in a solar sludge drying facility using microbial indicators.

South East Queensland is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia with a correspondingly rapid increase in sewage production. In response, local councils are investing in more effective and sustainable options for the treatment and reuse of domestic and industrial effluents. A novel, evaporative solar dryer system has been installed on the Sunshine Coast to convert sewage sludge into a drier, usable form of biosolids through solar radiation exposure resulting in decreased moisture concentration and pathogen reduction.