Constructed wetlands to treat polluted waters in Latin America and the Caribbean

Pablo A. Garcia-Chevesich, Lino Morales-Paredes, Giuliana Romero-Mariscal, Armando Arenazas-Rodriguez, Juana Ticona-Quea, Roberto Pizarro, Gary Vanzin and Jonathan O. Sharp

International Journal of Water Resources Development, 2024, vol. 40, issue 5, 906-914

Abstract: A collaborative analysis of constructed wetlands in Latin America and the Caribbean, published in Spanish, brought together insights from 10 different countries in the region. The collective reports focused on both subsurface and surface flow wetlands. Treatment targets included industrial and agricultural discharges, yet the emphasis was on the treatment of domestic wastewater as a pollutant, and a lack of sufficient municipal wastewater treatment infrastructure. Common macrophyte genera as well as unique species were highlighted for their potential contributions to treatment and ecological diversity. Finally, a growing body of legal frameworks for establishment and protection were reported.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2024.2341272

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