In 1987, Orlando put 1,200 acres of constructed wetlands to work cleaning reclaimed water; the system now polishes about 5.11 billion gallons a year
In 1987, Orlando put 1,200 acres of constructed wetlands to work cleaning reclaimed water. Today, the system treats about 5.11 billion gallons of water each year.However, keeping this large natural filtration system working efficiently requires regular land management. As aquatic plants grow, absorb extra nitrogen and phosphorus, and eventually die and decay, a thick layer…
