Table 2.
Description of columns used in the experiment
| Columns description | Frequency of wastewater dosing | Presence of PhCs | Presence of M. giganteus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack 1 | |||
| R1-CTRL-Planted |
2 times a week in a volume of 2.5 L, TWV = 5.0 L, HLR = 80 L d−1 m−2 |
– | + |
| R1-PhC-Planted | + | ||
| R1-CTRL-Unplanted | – | – | |
| R1-PhC-Unplanted | + | ||
| Rack 2 | |||
| R2-CTRL-Planted |
5 times a week in a volume of 1.0 L, TWV = 5.0 L, HLR = 32 L d−1 m−2 |
– | + |
| R2-PhC-Planted | + | ||
| R2-CTRL-Unplanted | – | – | |
| R2-PhC-Unplanted | + | ||
TWV total weekly volume of wastewater, HLR hydraulic loading rate, R1 rack 1, R2 rack 2, CTRL control wastewater (without DCF and SMX), PhC wastewater enriched with DCF and SMX, Planted columns with Miscanthus giganteus, Unplanted columns without Miscanthus giganteus