Preferred term
constructed wetlands
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a concept- Constructed wetlands are engineered systems designed to mimic natural wetland processes, using vegetation, soils, and microbial assemblages to treat wastewater, manage stormwater runoff, create wildlife habitats, and provide other ecosystem services. These systems can be surface flow (free water surface) or subsurface flow, and are used for primary, secondary, or tertiary treatment of various types of wastewater.
- Système de traitement des eaux usées reposant sur des processus naturels faisant intervenir la végétation et les sols des zones humides ainsi que les communautés microbiennes associées.
Broader concept
Broader conceptIn other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.English
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constructed wetlands
- Created
- 2009-06-25T00:00:00Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 331329
French
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zone humide construite
- Created
- 2021-11-15T16:01:58
- Last modified
- 2024-01-25T10:20:21
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 331329
Spanish
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Zona húmeda construida
- Created
- 2024-07-03T16:11:42Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 331329
URI
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_331329