managed wetlands treatment system
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Managed Wetlands Treatment System. Schematic. Water with phosphorus is mixed with chemicals. These chemicals bind with the phosphorus and settle out of the water. . Inflow with Moderate to Low Phosphorus Concentration. Settling. Chemical Addition and Mixing. Outflow with Lower - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Managed Wetlands Treatment System
Water with phosphorus is mixed with chemicals. These chemicals bind with the phosphorus and settle out of the water.
Schematic
After chemical treatment, water is directed into a constructed wetland for additional phosphorus removal and conditioning. It is then discharged to the Everglades.
SolidsDisposal
Settling Outflow with Lower Phosphorus
Concentration
Inflow with Moderateto Low Phosphorus Concentration
Chemical Addition and Mixing
Lab scale tests are used to determine the amount of chemicals needed to remove phosphorus.
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTIn partnership with Florida Department of Environmental Protection , United States Environmental Protection Agency and theSeminole Tribe of Florida