CityU press conference on the constructed mangrove wetland for sewage treatment

We would like to invite you to cover the following event:

Event: CityU press conference on the constructed mangrove wetland for sewage treatment

Date: 7 December 2011 (Wednesday)

Time: 11:00 am
(Media please arrive at 10:40am at 4/F reception, Cheng Yick-chi Building, CityU)

Venue: Room P2422, Academic 1 (Purple Zone), CityU

Constructed mangrove wetlands are able to remove suspended solids, nitrogen and phosphorus pollutants in wastewater with up to over 90% removal rates, according to a study by Professor Nora Tam Fung-yee, Chair Professor of the Department of Biology and Chemistry. The technology developed can be applied in sewage treatment plants and reservoirs, and used to clean up algal blooms that may cause red tides.

The mangrove wetland sewage treatment system has been introduced in Shenzhen Longgang to deal with the domestic sewage for residents and enhance the environment. Professor Tam will introduce the research findings and explain the operation of the sewage system in Longgang.

Media enquiries: Christina Wu, Communications and Public Relations Office (Tel: 3442 6819 or 9841 2774)