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Tertiary reed beds
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Tertiary reed beds​
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In areas of strict water quality regulations, your wastewater may need to drain into a reed bed rather than a soakaway or watercourse.
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In such a situation, we can help you to design and construct a reed bed.
How do I know if I need a reed bed?​
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Look at the regulations for treating and disposing of wastewater in your local authority, where you'll find the right advice on whether you'll need to drain wastewater into a reed bed.
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If you'd prefer, you can contact us to talk through your requirements.
Further information​
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A tertiary reed bed is a form of extra treatment or Effluent Polishing for the Secondary Wastewater Effluent produced by a traditional or modern waste water/sewage treatment plant.
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A Reed Bed may be advisable where a particularly stringent effluent quality is required or where effluent loss by evaporation and transpiration is required to protect a vulnerable watercourse or sensitive groundwater. Partial or Seasonal soakaways are a further option in this situation.
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Construction of reed beds involves a gravel bed with reeds that need to be cut and maintained on a regular basis. Specific designs are prepared for each project and site.
Constructed wetlands
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Where large areas of suitable land are available, ‘Constructed Wetlands’ become a further treatment option.
We can design a wetland to include features such as ponds and lagoons with reeds and willows.
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Effluent may be lost by evaporation, transpiration and soakage.
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We can consult on designs for each project and site.
