Preface
Floating Treatment Wetland System (FTWS) is a sustainable green technology that can be used to remediate polluted surface water bodies. This guidebook provides theoretical and practical knowledge and tools for the installation and application of FTWS in the field.
FTWS project is a regional project led by The Small Earth Nepal (SEN), with funding support from the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN). The project is being implemented in three South Asian countries: Bangladesh, India, and Nepal.
The concept of FTWS is emerging in Southeast Asian countries, while in Nepal, it is in the introductory phase. This study is a collaborative work of national and international universities, NGOs, governmental bodies, and graduate researchers.
This guidebook is based on the experience of collaborative research on the FTWS project implementation in Nepal. The information and materials used can be customized for each country, site, and location.
The main objective of this guidebook is to provide researchers, scientists, and officers from governmental and non-governmental organizations with the knowledge and tools they need to conduct similar studies on FTWS.