Abstract
In the present study, the use of seaweeds for phosphate absorption was examined as a tertiary treatment in sewage treatment plants, to improve the water quality and reduce eutrophication risks. The data came from both laboratory and field experiments that took place on Ios Island sewage treatment plant. Three different macroalgae were tested and Ulva lactuca was finally chosen thanks to its high survivability in low salinity waters. Since the main restrictive factor was low salinity, we initially established the ratio of seawater:effluent that combined satisfactory viability with maximum phosphate absorption. The biomass growth under these conditions was also examined. Based on the above results, we designed a continuous-flow system with a 1/4 volume per hour water turnover, in a mixture of 60% sewage effluent: 40% sea water and 30 g L-1 initial biomass of U. lactuca that must be renewed every 10 days. Under these conditions and time frame, the phosphate content of the effluent was reduced by about 50%.
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