Phosphorus Removal in Vertical Flow Reed Beds using Baked Clay Balls as an Alternative Media

Phosphorous (P) entering into the water bodies through point and non-point sources is a causal agent for eutrophication. Nature Based Solutions (NBS) like Constructed Wetlands (CW) are cost effective methods treating grey waters in order to protect form risk of The P removal efficiency can be improved by adding new substrate having potential efficiency.The study was conducted determine phosphorus from wastewater using Baked Clay Ball (BCB) media Vertical Flow Reed Beds (VFRB). BCB prepared with mixture river clay saw dust. field lab-scale experimentation were set operated batch feeding mode institutional four months. VFRBs filled planted locally available reed grass (Phragmites karka). hydraulic retention period VFRB 48 hours. Prime goal experiment investigate Phosphorus VRFBs apart other conventional quality parameters. concentration range 27.3 mg/l 16.3 mg/l. average 1 2 93.47%, while gravel 3 68.20%. Thus reflected that better than removal. Therefore, may used at scale remove constructed wetlands.Further, there scope develop materials focusing on its capacity, long lasting performance applied real treatment situations.