Impact ID7254
Impact TypeWater Quality Benefit
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn engineered wetlands from Marriott Lake, Egypt, water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) reduced biological oxygen demand, NH3, total nigtrogen, totall phosphorous, Fe, Cu, Ni, and Pb. This makes water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) a potientially effectivtive bioremediator for waterwater treatment.
Reference41785
Cost 
LocationMarriot Lake, Egypt

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