Ask the Experts." />

Man-Made Wetlands Clean Toxins

Published Tuesday, July 01, 2003

Researchers at the University of Missouri-Rolla are building a wetland near a mine and smelter plant in southeastern Missouri to help remove lead and other toxins from the water supply. Wetlands are an effective way to trap and remove lead and other toxins from water because of the chemical reaction that occurs among the natural materials that make up a wetland, says Mark Fitch, associate professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at UMR. The wetland forms something of a filter, letting the water seep through and leaving the lead, zinc and other toxins behind. A wetland constructed ...

To continue reading this article, please register or login – it’s quick and free…

Member Login

Forgot password? Need Help?

Enter your email address below, and we'll email your password.

Are cookies enabled in your browser?

This site uses cookies and session data to keep track of your name and preferences while you're logged in. You cannot login without enabling cookies.

One Step Registration

Fill out the form below for instant access to the page you’ve requested.

Website members also receive access to our entire archive and may apply for a complimentary subscription to our print magazine.
All fields are required Personal Info
  Required Must be a valid email
  Required Passwords must match
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required

Rock Products Magazine

Submit the form for instant access to the page you've requested.

Reader Comments

Interactive Products

Ask the Experts

Featured Links

Resources