Impacts of typical nitrogenous disinfection byproducts on advanced nitrogen removal in constructed wetlands: Insights from microbial activity and community response

Key Points

• Nitrogen removal is significantly affected by typical nitrogenous disinfection byproducts, impacting ecosystem health.
• The study observes changes in microbial community response due to these disinfection byproducts, highlighting key interactions.
• Analysis of microbial activity demonstrates a direct correlation with nitrogen removal rates in constructed wetlands.
• These findings may influence future management strategies for wetland treatment systems to enhance effectiveness and sustainability.