Floating wetlands clean urban ponds naturally
Floating wetlands, rafts of plants on urban ponds, naturally filter stormwater pollutants, restoring water quality, enhancing beauty, and boosting biodiversity in cities worldwide.
Imagine rafts of plants transforming polluted city ponds into clean, thriving ecosystems. These 'floating wetlands' use native vegetation like reeds and irises to absorb pollutants from stormwater runoff, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and heavy metals. Their roots also host microbes that break down organic waste, mimicking nature's filtration system.
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