Sludge drying reed beds (RBs) enable sewage sludge dewatering, stabilization, mineralization and hygenization. They are an alternative to mechanical treatment (e.g. belt presses, centrifuges) and enable long-term storage. In the process, sludge is spread on a filter media (substrate) of an open bed after which drainage and evaporation takes place. Planted RBs enable effective dewatering of sewage sludge and produce a mineralized product that can be used as a soil amendment in agriculture and other uses.
Kaštelir case study - Factsheet
Kaštelir case study
| Originally published | 27 May 2025 |
| Knowledge service | Metadata | Water | Nature-based solutions |
| Digital Europa Thesaurus (DET) | livestocknature-based solutionswastewater |
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