FH WETLAND SYSTEMS Ltd.

These questions are answered in the constructed wetland page, so have a look there for more specific information on constructed wetlands and reed beds.

What would a wetland cost for a typcical single house system?

For filtering the effluent from a domestic septic tank, a wetland area of about 100m2 would be required. The cost of designing, building and planting this is usually about €3000-4000 depending on site conditions. This does not include the septic tank, piping, fencing or landscaping.

What is the cost for larger systems?

The cost is dependent on many factors and is highly variable from site to site. For details of specific projects telephone our office, details on the contacts page.

What elements of the work do FH Wetland Systems Ltd. offer?

We carry out the initial design work and the final planting work. We do not generally get involved in the construction element of the work. It is typically more cost effective to get your own groundworks contractors to do the wetland work while the house foundations are being excavated. For existing houses, local machine contractors are usually employed directly by the client to carry out the work.

Once the wetland is built, where can I get the plants?

FH Wetland Systems sells plants for constructed wetland systems either delivered, or planted directly into your system. Typically we would check the construction work during the planting work, so you know that it is all in order before connecting the sewers.

Once the system is built and running, how will I know how look after it?

The maintenance input for constructed wetland systems is relatively small, and for the work that is needed, a full explanation is provided with the initial designs. With over ten years of experience with constructed wetlands in Ireland, we are also available to answer telephone questions if any queries should arise.