Application of a Model Installation for Evaluation of Efficiency of Phytoremediation Methods of Surface Wastewater Treatment

Abstract

The article provides an assessment of the phytoremediation method as a promising direction of passive protection of soils and water bodies from pollution by surface waste waters, especially those contaminated as a result of fire extinguishing processes. Particular attention is paid to the danger of contamination with anionic surfactants. Natural methods of surface runoff purification have been analyzed, the efficiency of wastewater treatment in troughs with the use of industrial waste has been investigated. The prospects of using environmentally friendly plastic waste (PET, polypropylene, etc.) for the creation of artificial bioengineering structures are noted. An experimental model installation was developed and installed for testing and evaluating the effectiveness of various methods and methods of phytoremediation. Based on the results of experimental studies, a method is proposed for assessing the effectiveness of using various types of filtering nozzles in troughs for purifying wastewater and various types of vegetation in a research model installation. The effectiveness of phytoremediation to reduce the harmful effect of anionic surfactants on the composition of wastewater after the use of foaming agents in extinguishing fires has been analyzed. An analysis of the use of a filter nozzle from defibrated PET containers showed an increase in the efficiency of phytoremediation processes.