Effectiveness of phytoremediation in waste-water treatment: a case of Karoi water supply station, Zimbabwe

IF 3 4区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-15 DOI:10.1007/s13762-024-06107-4

M. M. Matsa, T. Dube, O. Mupepi

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Abstract

Urbanization is elevating water pollution issues in urban surface water sources which makes it a need to develop and adopt cheap nature based pollution control and management strategies. The research assessed the effectiveness of Salvinia molesta, Duckweed and Azolla filiculoides plant species in waste water phytoremediation at Karoi Water Supply Station in Zimbabwe. An experimental research design was adopted in this study. Laboratory tests were conducted to interpret and analyse changes in water parameters over a 15-day experimental period. Results indicated that Duckweed absorbed nitrates at a faster rate (64%) compared to A. filiculoids (57%) and S. molesta (63%) plant species. Azolla filiculoids absorbed nitrates at a rate significantly slower than both Duckweed and S. molesta as signified by 7% and 6% difference respectively. In terms of phosphates absorption, A. filiculoids indicated to be the fastest absorber with an absorption rate of 62% followed by S. molesta (52%) and Duckweed (45%). The different margins in rates of these plant species in absorption of phosphates was larger than that experienced in nitrates absorption as highlighted by 10% difference between Azolla and Salvinia and 12% between A. filiculoids and Duckweed. Duckweed was the fastest absorber of nitrates but the slowest absorber of phosphates whereas A. filiculoids was the fastest absorber of phosphates but the slowest absorber of nitrates. It was also confirmed that S. molesta requires a longer period of time to reduce water alkalinity compared to A. filiculoides and Duckweed. Over a 15-day time period S. molesta and Duckweed reduced the pH from 10.93 to 8 and 10.93 to 8.8 respectively whilst A. filiculoids reduced it from 10.93 to 8.9, an indication of more effectiveness of Duckweed and S. molesta in reducing alkalinity over a 15-day time period.

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International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 环境科学-环境科学

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5.60

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6.50%

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806

审稿时长

10.8 months

期刊介绍： International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (IJEST) is an international scholarly refereed research journal which aims to promote the theory and practice of environmental science and technology, innovation, engineering and management. A broad outline of the journal''s scope includes: peer reviewed original research articles, case and technical reports, reviews and analyses papers, short communications and notes to the editor, in interdisciplinary information on the practice and status of research in environmental science and technology, both natural and man made. The main aspects of research areas include, but are not exclusive to; environmental chemistry and biology, environments pollution control and abatement technology, transport and fate of pollutants in the environment, concentrations and dispersion of wastes in air, water, and soil, point and non-point sources pollution, heavy metals and organic compounds in the environment, atmospheric pollutants and trace gases, solid and hazardous waste management; soil biodegradation and bioremediation of contaminated sites; environmental impact assessment, industrial ecology, ecological and human risk assessment; improved energy management and auditing efficiency and environmental standards and criteria.