Nitrogen Removal in Mangroves Constructed Wetland

• DOI: 10.22161/ijeab/3.2.45
• Publication Date: 2018-04-29T16:26:56Z
• Authors: Anesi Satoki Mahenge
• Keywords: Avicennia marina; Constructed wetland

The potential use of Mangroves Constructed Wetland (MCW) as a low cost, efficient and suitable method for nitrogen removal from sewage in coastal zone urban cities was examined Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In-situ examinations were done horizontal surface flow Mangrove situated at Kunduchi beach area Salaam. A wetland 40 meters by 7 constructed to receive domestic septic tank Belinda Beach Hotel operated an intermittent continuous mode. employed the already existing mangrove plants known Avicennia Marina. had average breast height 4 during commencement experiments. collected mixture seawater strength 60% 40%, respectively. treatment efficiency determined. observed rates inform ammonia (NH3-N) nitrate (NO3--N) 85% 76%, has sewages it is suggested be used areas.