SASWMP

Southern Arava Sustainable Waste Management Plan

Ketura Valley Constructed Wetlands

A Constructed Wetlands pilot project has been built to treat the sewage of Kibbutz Neot Smadar and  Kibbutz Neve Harif. The Constructed Wetlands address the following issues;

Þ End of current sewage disposal pollution of the ground, the aquifer and dry river bed (wadi) paths by biologically treating the sewage as part of the creation of a wetlands ecosystem.

Þ Serve as an example of intensive wetlands in Negev mountain climate for other neighboring communities.

Þ Test ground for plants and building methods appropriate to our desert climate.

Þ Serve as an educational resource and tourist attraction for groups interested in learning about water re-use and recycling and/or interested in local wildlife and migrating birds.

Water plants at Ketura Valley CW –sewage flows through gravel layer beneath plants

Sewage flowing into Ketura valley before completion of project

Close-up—basalt gravel

Water plants thriving

Pretty !

Open CW pool