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Constructed Wetlands (Summary)

Constructed wetlands are engineered marshes that duplicate natural processes to cleanse water. They can be used to process livestock effluent, human wastes, drainage water, and for other purposes. This publication offers a number of enclosures that provide more information on the uses and benefits of constructed wetlands.

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This page was last updated on: June 16, 2010

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