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Novel vertical ecosystem for sustainable water treatment and reuse in tourist resorts

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VertECO is a vertical constructed wetland integrating horizontal and vertical flow for greywater treatment in hotel settings. The system achieves 90% or higher pollutant removal via plant–microbe interactions, producing effluent meeting regulatory quality standards suitable for reuse (e.g., irrigation, toilet flushing). Water savings of 40%–50% can be achieved. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) indicates a reduced environmental impact compared to conventional systems.

Gattringer, H.; Claret, A.; Radtke, M.; Kisser, J.; Zraunig, A.; Rodriguez-Roda, I.; Buttiglieri, G. (2016): Novel vertical ecosystem for sustainable water treatment and reuse in tourist resorts. In: Int. J. SDP n. 3, 11, pp. 263–274. DOI: 10.2495/SDP-V11-N3-263-274.