"In Fuzhou, a bustling, crowded city of 2.5 million in southeast China, an elaborate network of canals runs through the urban center. The water they carry is grey and lifeless, laden with raw sewage and all manner of garbage. The stench, according to ecological designer John Todd, is beyond reason.
"But a miraculous thing is happening on a tiny portion of Fuzhou’s 100 miles of canals. A floating ecological living machine—a gorgeous botanical garden—is restoring the water to health.
"Last autumn, Todd’s nonprofit company, Ocean Arks International, installed the system, called Restorer, on 600 meters of canal that border high-rise apartment buildings, restaurants, shops, a temple, and a school. This section of canal has 40 influent points bringing in waste from 12,000 people. After just one year of operation, the water beside the Restorer is clear, no longer stinks, and contains abundant fish." A Sewer Becomes a Water Park ~ A floating ecological "living machine" -' a gorgeous botanical garden -- is restoring open sewage canals in Fuzhou, China.
"Resembling something like a tropical forest, John Todd’s attractive solution to waste-water management uses plants to clean up water. Consisting of a series of ecosystems that work together to break down water contaminants, Todd’s approach offers a natural and eco-friendly alternative to costly traditional water treatment plants ..." "LIVING MACHINES: Clean, Green Waste-Water Recycling"
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