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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Water Resource Management
  • Ecological Engineering

Background:

  • Free-surface constructed wetlands are recognized for their low-energy, green approach to wastewater and stormwater treatment.
  • These systems are crucial for reducing a wide spectrum of pollutants before water is discharged into natural aquatic environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of constructed wetlands on water quality variables (WQVs).
  • To classify sampling stations within the wetland using spatial analysis techniques.
  • To identify areas with varying pollution levels and assess treatment efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Employed principal factor analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis (HACA) for spatial data interpretation.
  • Collected eleven WQVs from 17 sampling stations over 13 months (bi-monthly).
  • Classified sampling stations into three distinct clusters representing high, moderate, and low pollution levels.

Main Results:

  • Hierarchical cluster analysis successfully grouped sampling stations into three pollution categories.
  • Cluster-III, identified as the micropool area, demonstrated a more significant positive impact on water quality improvement compared to Cluster-I and Cluster-II.
  • The study provides a data-driven classification of wetland zones based on water quality parameters.

Conclusions:

  • Spatial analysis effectively categorizes wetland zones by pollution levels.
  • Micropool areas within free-surface constructed wetlands are key for enhanced water quality remediation.
  • Findings offer potential for optimizing long-term monitoring strategies, saving time and costs in wetland management.