Integrated water treatment system

摘要

An integrated water treatment system 1 suitable for use in the treatment of contaminated water comprises at least one module 5 adapted to float in the water, at least one attached growth media element 7 disposed upon the module(s) for suspension in the water and at least one aerator (111, Fig. 3) suspended from the module(s) for aerating the water. The at least one aerator is arranged to generate at least one water flow path (21, Fig. 1), wherein the at least one attached growth media element is disposed within the at least one water flow path. Preferably, the at least one aerator comprises a multi-directional aerator (511b, Fig. 10) configured to generate water flow paths in a plurality of directions. The growth media element(s) can comprise the roots 17 of one or more aquatic plants. Alternatively, the growth media element(s) may comprise an artificial substrate. A cover 15 can be mounted upon the module(s), wherein the cover may comprise a growth medium which is adapted for biofiltration of malodorous gases released inside the cover.