An innovative Floating Treatment Wetland System (FTWS) using the microcosm study to remediate polluted waterbody: A case study of Nagdaha lake
Our research/projects
Urban ponds are prone to eutrophication problems that act as a source of water for irrigation, household chores like washing, bathing, recreational activities, and aquatic ecosystems. The floating Treatment Wetland System (FTWS) is an innovative and cost-effective phytoremediation technique to improve the water quality of freshwater resources. This project aims to remediate the polluted water of Nagdaha through the use of rafts and hanging a root network. The hanging root network provides an opportunity for biofilm growth. The root and biofilm combinely absorbs nutrients from the water and helps to remediate the polluted water bodies. It is an eco-friendly, cost-effective means to improve water quality by employing the purification processes associated with natural wetlands. The microcosm setup has been constructed on the premises of the Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Management Board (KVWSMB).
Project leader
Professor Sadhana Pradhanang
Collaborators
The Small Earth Nepal (SEN)
University of Dhaka (DU), Bangladesh
Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ), India,
University of Yamanashi (UY), Japan,
Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Management Board (KVWSMB), Nepal,
Tribhuvan University (TU), Nepal,
University of Rhode Island (URI), USA
Funding Agency
Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)Project Duration
1 October 2021 – 30 March 2024
