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A Study on Evaluation Method for Structural Suitability of Constructed Wetlands in Dam Reservoirs as an Ecological Water Purification System

생태적 수질정화시설로서 댐 저수지 인공습지의 구조 적정성 평가방안

  • 반권수 (한국수자원공사 환경본부)
  • Received : 2022.02.09
  • Accepted : 2022.02.23
  • Published : 2022.04.30
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Abstract

Many constructed wetlands have been installed in dam reservoirs nationwide for ecological purification of watershed pollutants, but aging and reduced efficiency are becoming issues. To improve the management of constructed wetlands, an objective evaluation of structural suitability is required. This study evaluated 39 constructed wetlands of 15 dams. First, through fogus group interview(FGI), survey analysis, and analytic hierarchy process(AHP), eight evaluation items in the physical and vegetative aspects were selected and the evaluation criteria applied with weights were prepared. Second, as a result of the structural suitability evaluation, the average score of the overall constructed wetlands was 80.8, with 10 sites rated as 'good grade(91~100)', 22 sites rated as 'normal grade(71~90)' and 7 sites rated as 'poor grade(70 or less)'. The average score of physical structure evaluation was 52.6, with 14 sites rated as 'good', 21 sites as 'normal' and 4 sites as 'poor'. The suitability of location was good level in most constructed wetlands, but the water supply system, depth of water, ratio of length-to-width, and slope of flow channel were evaluated as 'normal' or less in constructed wetlands of 50% or more. Therefore, it was found that overall improvement was necessary for stable flow supply and flow improvement in the constructed wetland. The average score of vegetative structure evaluation was 28.2, and about 84% of them were identified as 'normal' or lower. As a result of analyzing the Spearman's correlation coefficient between the physical structure evaluation score and the vegetation structure evaluation score, there was a significant correlation(r = 0.728, p < 0.001), and it was found that each evaluation factor also influences each other. As a result of the case review of 6 constructed wetlands, the appropriateness of the evaluation results was confirmed, and it was found that the location, flow rate supply, and type of wetland had a great influence on the efficiency and operation of the wetland. Through this study, it will be possible to derive structural weaknesses of constructed wetlands in dam reservoirs as a nature-based solution, to prepare types and practical alternatives for improved management of each constructed wetland in the future, and to contribute to enhancing various environmental functions.

유역 오염원의 생태적 정화를 위해 전국적으로 댐 저수지 내 인공습지를 많이 설치하여 운영 중이나 노후화와 효율 저하 문제가 지속적으로 제기되고 있으며 실효성 있는 관리 개선을 위해 우선적으로 구조적 적정성에 대한 객관적 평가가 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 15개 댐의 39개 인공습지를 대상으로 하였으며 문헌조사, FGI 등을 통해 물리적, 식생 구조를 고려한 입지 적정성, 유량공급 시스템, 수심, 유로 길이 대 폭비, 경사도, 식재 종수, 피복도, 식생 건전성 등 8개 평가항목을 도출 후 설문, AHP 분석을 통해 산정한 가중치를 적용하여 평가기준을 제시하였다. 인공습지 구조에 대한 평가결과, 전체 평가점수는 평균 80.8점이었으며 '양호(91~100점)' 등급은 10개소, '보통(71~90점)' 등급은 22개소, '미흡(70점 이하)' 등급은 7개소로 확인되었다. 물리적 구조의 평가점수는 만점 62.4점 중 평균 52.6점으로 '양호' 등급은 14개소, '보통' 등급은 21개소, '미흡' 등급은 4개소로 확인되었다. 입지 적정성의 평가점수는 만점 20.2점 중 평균 18.9점으로 대부분의 인공습지에서 양호한 수준이었으나 유량공급 시스템, 수심, 길이 대 폭비, 유로 경사도는 50% 이상의 인공습지에서 '보통' 이하 등급으로 평가되어 습지 내 안정적인 유량 공급, 흐름 향상을 위해 전반적인 구조 개선이 필요한 것으로 나타났다. 식재 수종, 식생 피복도, 식생 건전성 등 식생 구조 항목의 평가점수는 만점 37.6점 중 평균 28.2점으로 '양호' 등급은 6개소, '보통' 등급은 18개소, '미흡' 등급은 15개소로 약 84%가 '보통' 이하 등급으로 확인되었다. 물리적 구조 평가점수와 식생 구조 평가점수의 Spearman 상관계수를 분석한 결과, 유의미한 상관관계가 있었으며(r = 0.728, p < 0.001), 각 세부 평가인자들 간에도 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 인공습지 6개소의 현장 사례 검증 결과 평가결과의 적정성을 확인할 수 있었고 입지, 유량 공급, 습지의 형태 등이 습지의 효율과 운영에 큰 영향을 미치고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구를 통해 자연기반 해법으로서 댐 저수지 내 인공습지 전반의 구조적 취약 요소를 도출하고 향후 인공습지별 관리개선을 위한 유형과 실천적인 대안을 마련하여 인공습지의 효용성을 높이고 다양한 환경적 기능을 증진하는데 기여할 수 있을 것이다.

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