In this study, a pilot-scale integrated process was developed,
which combined the integrated biological contact oxidation technology
(AO) and the improved constructed wetland technology. The results
showed significant removal efficiency for both conventional and trace
organic pollutants. The average removal efficiencies for COD, NH4
+-N, and TP were 78.52, 85.95, and 49.47%, respectively.
For trace organic pollutants, triclocarban, triclosan, and sulfadiazine,
the removal efficiencies reached 60.14, 57.42, and 84.29%, respectively.
The AO stage played a crucial role in removing trace organic pollutants,
achieving removal efficiencies of 37.28, 43.44, and 83.82% for triclocarban,
triclosan, and sulfadiazine, respectively. Subsequent treatment using
improved constructed wetland technology with coal slag + gravel fillers
demonstrated the highest removal efficiency, with average efficiencies
of 68.66, 63.38, and 81.32% for triclocarban, triclosan, and sulfadiazine,
respectively. Correlation analysis revealed positive correlations
between temperature, precipitation, and the removal efficiency of
COD, NH4
+-N, and TP, while negative correlations
were observed with the removal efficiency of triclocarban, triclosan,
and sulfadiazine. Furthermore, the influent concentrations of triclocarban
and triclosan were significantly negatively correlated with the removal
efficiency of COD and TP. The presence of triclocarban and triclosan
potentially reduced the microbial diversity and hindered sludge sedimentation
performance.