In 1987, Orlando put 1,200 acres of constructed wetlands to work cleaning reclaimed water
Orlando's constructed wetlands, established in 1987, treat billions of gallons of reclaimed water annually. Aquatic plants absorb nutrients, but decaying matter creates sediment buildup over time. Periodic earthmoving, known as demucking, removes this organic muck to restore marsh function. This process involves draining, scraping, and replanting native species in 100-acre sections. Such…
In 1987, Orlando constructed 1,200 acres of wetlands to treat reclaimed water. Each year, the system processes approximately 5.11 billion gallons of water. However, maintaining the wetland's efficiency requires regular land management, particularly demucking, to remove accumulated organic sediment and maintain the marsh's water-cleaning capabilities.
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