Potential of Typha latifolia L. for phytofiltration of iron-contaminated waters in laboratory-scale constructed microcosm conditions

Abstract The present study gave a preliminary report on the phytofiltration of iron-contaminated waters and aggravation iron uptake by copper supplementation using Typha latifolia L. in constructed microcosms. During experiment, Fe concentrations reduced up to 1.67 ± 0.076 mg L −1 (94.43% removal efficiency) 0.087 0.013 (97.10% 14th day from initial 30 microcosm setups. Iron accumulation plant tissues was 2425.65 41.01 kg (Fe with Cu) compared 1446.00 36.01 (without Cu), revealing that Cu addition setup magnifies removal. Thus, results signify wetlands (CW) can serve as low-cost, ecofriendly alternative for wastewater treatment.