Reedbed Systems - Ecological and Cost Effective

Water in Ireland will soon become costly. As well as reedbed systems Ollan will also focus on waste water treatment and water reuse in residential, school and agricultural developments, the impact of the EU Urban Waste Water  Framework Directive.

This course is a thorough introduction to domestic reedbed design and installation as a cost effective and ecological way to treat effluents.  The course will cover low cost/low impact composting systems, septic tanks, composting chambers with flush toilets, grey water treatment systems, reedbeds and constructed wetlands.  Participants will receive basic information in putting together a system for their house or farm.  The operational wetland system at the Centre will also be visited.