Time

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Venue

VIRTUAL | WEBINAR | UK

Cost

Free to attend

Hosted by CIWEM and the Constructed Wetland Association (CWA)

Event description

CIWEM and the Constructed Wetland Association (CWA) invite water professionals to a complimentary webinar presenting comprehensive evidence on treatment wetlands as established biological treatment systems in the UK.

Based on the latest report from the CWA, this session will showcase 40 years of successful implementation across multiple applications, scales, and configurations.

Register for 03 October 2025

Why attend the webinar

  • Evidence-based insights: Learn about documented performance data demonstrating treatment wetlands' ability to consistently meet Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations.
  • Diverse applications: Discover case studies covering primary, secondary, tertiary treatment, as well as storm overflow applications.
  • Technical understanding: Gain clarity on different wetland designs, their biological treatment mechanisms, and appropriate implementation contexts.
  • Regulatory perspective: Understand how treatment wetlands fit within the current regulatory framework as established biological treatment solutions.
  • Interactive format: Opportunity to engage directly with leading experts in Q&A discussions.

About the speakers

Dr. Gabriela Dotro | Chair, Constructed Wetland Association and Director, NbS Future.

With over 15 years of experience working with UK water utilities and the Environment Agency, Dr. Dotro has led numerous projects implementing wetland technologies across the UK, including pioneering work on aerated wetlands and French-style wetland systems.

David Naismith | Senior Associate Wetlands Consultant, Mott MacDonald

With over 20 years of international experience in wetland engineering and restoration. His expertise spans constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment, habitat creation, and river restoration projects. As an active member and former committee member of the Constructed Wetlands Association, he focuses on advancing technical excellence and promoting sustainable wetland solutions. Dave has contributed to numerous projects across the UK and internationally, implementing best practices in wetland design and management for environmental enhancement.

Who should attend

  • Water industry professionals
  • Environmental regulators
  • Engineering consultants
  • Water company asset managers
  • Academics and researchers
  • Environmental NGOs

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Booking and joining information

This event is open to members and non-members of CIWEM. The webinar is hosted on the Zoom platform and will be recorded.

Please register your place by clicking on the registration button. Non-members who have not registered for the CIWEM system can create an account on the booking page in order to reserve their place. This should not take more than two minutes.

If you have any questions about your booking or would like to cancel your attendance, please contact learning@ciwem.org.

Please note that registrations will close at 09:00 the day of the event. If you have not registered before that time, unfortunately we cannot add you to the event.

If you have any queries about this talk, please contact learning@ciwem.org.

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