The research conducted at the University of South Alabama consisted of the design, build and testing of several constructed wetlands. The sites have been monitored for nine months. Listed below are the data averages (first cell effluent) from a four month period.

BOD Percent Removal

Fecal Coliform Percent Removal

Ammonia Percent Removal

76.8%

99%

40.2%

Second cell effluent has only been monitored for one month. Those results are listed below:

BOD Percent Removal Fecal Coliform Percent Removal Ammonia Percent Removal

90.7%

100%

 99.9%

 

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