Field scale optimalisation of woodchip bioreactor for nitrate removal from drainage water in The Netherlands

“It is known from recent international research that woodchip bioreactors can be an effective measure to reduce emissions of nitrate from agricultural drainage water. In the Netherlands, up till now no experience was present with woodchip bioreactors. Therefore, a field pilot was started at an agricultural test location situated in a lowland catchment in the south of the Netherlands (Vredepeel). A woodchip bioreactor was installed to treat drainage water from 4 ha arable land on sandy soil. Nitrate was measured in the in- and effluent of the bioreactor to estimate nitrate removal efficiency over time. Also, water chemistry and discharge were monitored.”

(Citation: Jansen, S., Van Driezum, I., Rozemeijer, J., Van Loon, A., and Van Herpen, F.: Field scale optimization of woodchip bioreactors for nitrate removal from drainage water in the Netherlands, EGU General Assembly 2024, Vienna, Austria, 14–19 Apr 2024, EGU24-9606, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu24-9606, 2024)