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Constructed Wetlands Definition:
Intentional creation of marshland plant communities and their associated microorganisms for environmental restoration or to purify water by the removal of bacteria, organic matter, and chemicals as the water passes through the aquatic plant communities.
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Constructed Wetlands Notes:
A constructed wetland is an artificial wetland, created intentionally for one or more purposes. Such a wetland can treat industrial or municipal wastewater, storm water runoff or greywater. It may also serve for reclamation of land after mining, or as a step to mitigate natural areas lost to land development.
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