This study was carried out in under to evaluate the macrophytes (Typha sp) performance and nutrient removal by the same, cropped in four constructed wetlands (SACs), used in treating the domestic wastewater proceeding from septic tank. So, were evaluated vegetable organ and the following variables quantified in either wastewater and vegetable tissue: total nitrogen (N-total), total phosphorus (P-total), sodium (Na) and potassium (K). An average depth of 27.15cm were reached by roots, as well as a satisfactory development of Thypha sp., therefore making possible to beginning the operation of the system at four months after vegetation establishment. The system made possible the following removals of the aerial biomass: 1.69%, 1.64%, 4.94% and 0.74% from the contribution of N-total, P-total, potassium and sodium, respectively.
Macrophyte; wetland; septic tank effluent
