Treatment MeasuresWetlands : Types

There are two types of wetlands presently constructed; permanent or ephemeral water bodies.

An ephemeral wetland is one, which periodically dries out. As constructed wetlands are designed to treat stormwater flows as an on-going purpose they usually fall into the category of permanent.

The inlet and outlet locations and the area in which the wetland can be situated usually determine the layout of a wetland. The majority of constructed wetlands form worm like paths through an area to maximise the use of the land.

Aerial shot of Wetlands