Microbial ecology and fate of pathogens in constructed polishing wetlands
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Bath
Department Name: Chemical Engineering
Abstract
Microbial ecology and fate of pathogens in constructed polishing wetlands
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE/R011524/1 | 01/10/2018 | 30/09/2024 | |||
| 2110915 | Studentship | NE/R011524/1 | 01/10/2018 | 30/09/2022 | Franciszek BYDALEK |
| Description | The study proved constructed wetlands to be a viable solution for control of microplastics pollution and AMR hazard in wastewater. |
| Exploitation Route | The results of the study are particularly important for the water sector as it provide further evidence on the benefits of constructed wetlands in the water management schemes. Future water policies will sooner or later target microplastics and AMR pollution, thus the results obtained in the project provide support for the water sector for the selection of the water management strategies and future investments. |
| Sectors | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Environment |
| Description | The investigation report has been submitted to the Wessex Water (water company) to support internal feasibility study for the further implementation of constructed wetlands in the operational area of South-West England. Wessex Water is committed to increase investment in nature-based solution to improve its environmental impact. Additionally, I have used the obtained knowledge in the area of nature-based solutions and microplastic pollution to support policy making porcess during my placement at Welsh Government. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2022 |
| Sector | Environment |
| Impact Types | Economic,Policy & public services |
| Title | Microplastics colonization in wastewater treatment plant and constructed wetland |
| Description | Characterization of changes of microplastic associated biofilm when exposed to wastewater treatment process at conventional wastewater treatment plant (oxidation ditch) and free water surface constructed wetland. |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| Impact | A unique dataset on the microplastic-assosiated biofilm in wastewater obtained in the field study |
| URL | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bioproject/940639 |
| Description | Research collaboration with research group from FZJ Juelich, Germany |
| Organisation | Julich Research Centre |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Contribution (data gathering, manuscript writting and editing) to the review investigating light expanded clay aggregates as a substrate in constructed wetlands. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Contribution (data gathering, manuscript writting and editing) to the review investigating light expanded clay aggregates as a substrate in constructed wetlands. |
| Impact | Review papaer: Light-expanded clay aggregate (LECA) as a substrate in constructed wetlands - A review |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Research collboration on the design and operation of subsurface flow constucted wetland |
| Organisation | Cardiff University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Contribution to the data analysis and interpretation regarding the operation of multi-stage tidal flow constructed wetland. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners provided raw data for the analysis and lead manuscript preparation and submission. |
| Impact | Research paper optimizing operational parameters for tidal flow conducted wetland for enhanced nitrogen removal. |
| Start Year | 2021 |
| Description | Research collboration on the design and operation of subsurface flow constucted wetland |
| Organisation | Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research |
| Country | Kuwait |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Contribution to the data analysis and interpretation regarding the operation of multi-stage tidal flow constructed wetland. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners provided raw data for the analysis and lead manuscript preparation and submission. |
| Impact | Research paper optimizing operational parameters for tidal flow conducted wetland for enhanced nitrogen removal. |
| Start Year | 2021 |
| Description | Oral presenation at 17th International Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control to be held on 6-10 November 2022 in Lyon, France |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | International conference dedicated for research and professional practitioners in the area of nature-based solutions. Following my presentation I have developed a valuable connections for the future collaboration in the filed of microplastics pollution in freshwater. The title of the presentation was SURFACE FLOW CONSTRUCTED WETLAND NEUTRALIZE AMR AND PATHOGEN SPREAD VIA MICROPLASTICS |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.icws2022.insight-outside.fr/ |
| Description | Oral presentation at 9th International Symposium on Wetland Pollutant Dynamics and Control (WETPOL 2021 virtual) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | International conference dedicated for research and professional practitioners in the area of nature-based solutions. I presented novel research topic which sparked a vivid discussion.The title of the presentation was CONSTRUCTED WETLAND AS A BARRIER AGAINST ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE SPREAD- CASE STUDY FROM RURAL CATCHMENT IN SOUTH-WEST ENGLAND. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | http://wetpol.com/program/ |
| Description | Speaker at the webinar "Using wetlands to remove phosphorus and improve water quality: Cromhall case study" organised by CIWEM South Western branch |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The webinar aimed to discuss the application of constructed wetlands in UK's wastewater treatment scheme. The speakers presented case study of Cromhall Integrated Constructed Wetland operated by Wessex Water. The webinar hosted more than 200 participants, mostly professionals from water industry. The webinar was followed by series of questions from the audience focusing on different range of topics including economics of CW management and operational difficulties/challenges as well as policy and regulation related to nature based solutions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.ciwem.org/events/using-wetlands-to-remove-phosphorus-and-improve-water-quality-cromhall-... |