CRC Press Pathogen Removal in Waste Stabilization Ponds

This academic work explores the specific processes behind pathogen removal within macrophyte and algal-based waste stabilization ponds. Based on PhD research from the UNESCO-IHE Institute in Delft, the study provides detailed findings from investigations conducted in Ghana and Colombia. Readers will find analysis on how different plant species affect wastewater treatment. The research examines the use of water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) and various duckweeds, including Lemna paucicostata and Spirodela polyrhiza. The text details the transition from Lemna to Spirodela polyrhiza due to ammonia level tolerances in wastewater environments. By focusing on key mechanisms such as pH levels and protozoa predation, this book offers technical insights into biological waste stabilization. It is a valuable resource for professionals and researchers interested in the economic and practical application of aquatic plants for water treatment and environmental management.