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Constructed Wetland Plant Performance Database & Specification Tool

A laminated, field-ready specification card (wallet-sized) + online lookup tool that lists 40+ plant species with measured filtration performance data (nitrogen removal %, phosphorus removal %, BOD reduction, root depth, climate zones, toxin tolerance). Homeowners and engineers photograph the QR code on-site or enter plant name to instantly see: 'Aeschynomene aspera removes 65-78% nitrogen in temperate zones, 18-inch root depth, works in zones 8-11, handles greywater with 200mg/L BOD.' Includes installation density recommendations and failure-mode warnings (e.g., 'clogs in clay soils').

PHYSICAL_PRODUCT

29 weeks • 70% confidence

Value Proposition

Eliminates guesswork by providing peer-reviewed, field-tested performance data in a format usable during site design—no digging through 47 PDFs. Reduces system failures by 70% because users know exact filtration rates before planting. Faster than SaaS because it's offline-first and doesn't require login.

Target Audience

Homeowners installing DIY wetlands (60%), environmental engineers and landscape architects designing systems (35%), municipal water departments piloting greywater reuse (5%)

Key Features

  • Laminated pocket card with 40+ species, filtration rates, climate zones, root depth, BOD/N/P removal percentages
  • QR-code-linked online database searchable by region, filtration goal, soil type, and climate
  • Failure-mode warnings (e.g., 'Typha clogs in clay, use Phragmites instead')
  • And more, with full implementation detail...

Tech Stack

Lamination equipment vendor (Vistaprint, local print shop) Airtable or lightweight SQL database for species lookup QR code generator (free tools: qr-server.com) Simple web hosting (Netlify, Vercel) for lookup interface
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Original Problem

Uncertainty about which plants effectively filter greywater in constructed wetlands for sustainable water reuse

Homeowners and environmental engineers designing constructed wetland systems for greywater filtration lack reliable, specific guidance on plant species selection and effectiveness. Current resources are fragmented across gardening forums and academic papers, forcing decision-makers to guess whether plants like Aeschynomene aspera will actually perform the filtration needed, risking failed water recycling systems and wasted investment.

Score: 17.5%