Reed Beds
A reed bed is a natural filtration process used in conjunction with a P6-P12 Treatment Plant to further enhance the quality of effluent migrating
into surrounding watercourse.
A reed bed is only required when local water authorities request a better quality of effluent than that discharged from the standard unit.
Benefits
- Tertiary treatment for new applications with tight discharge consents.
- Satisfies new building regulations.
- Improved effluent quality for existing works.
- Very low maintenance.
- Aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly.
- Easy to install.
- Takes advantage of the heightened 'environmental awareness' in the U.K.
- Significantly improves discharge from a treatment plant.
- Additional running costs only when a pump is required.
Design
- Pre-fabricated to take out the guess work.
- Modular system comprising of individual beds:
- » P6 requires 2 reed beds.
- » P12 requires 4 reed beds.
- One piece GRP moulding installed flush to the ground.
- Reeds and GRP beds supplied. Washed pea gravel, 'growing' media by others (not included).
- Provides rooting zone depth of 600mm (required by Phragmites Australis).
- Modules designed with a hydraulic gradient across the length of the units.
- Adjustable outlet weir allows water level control.
| HRB006 | HRB012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Beds | ||
| Length | 2500mm | 2500mm |
| Width | 800mm | 800mm |
| Depth | 800mm | 800mm |
| No. Required | 2 | 4 |
| Outlet Size | 110mm | 110mm |
