Tag: constructed wetlands
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How to build over 4,000 acres of wetlands from scratch
Article originally written by Chantal Cough-Schulze Texas is growing fast. By 2060, North Texas’ population is expected to double. As droughts become more common in an already dry landscape, supplying enough water to all those additional people can be a daunting task. The Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) and the North Texas Municipal Water District…
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Wetlands: Water’s original filter
Marshes, swamps, lagoons and bogs; there are many different types of wetlands, but did you know that they are capable of filtering wastewater? Two innovative, constructed wetlands in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have the ability to divert over 180 million gallons of treated wastewater per day from the Trinity River and naturally filter it for reuse. Tarrant…
