Phytoremediation is increasingly receiving attention as a cost effective technique that uses plants to
remediate contaminants from wastewater, soil and sediments. In this study, the ability of Typha domingensisto uptake
heavy metals as well as its potential application for phytoremediation was assessed. Pollutant elements concentrations
were measured in samples of wastewater, sediments and Typha domingensis collected from industrial wastewater
ponds, El-Sadat city, Egypt. This study specifically focused on the capacity of Typha domingensis to absorb and
accumulate aluminum, iron, zinc and lead. Results indicated thatTypha domingensis was capable of accumulating the
heavy metal ions preferentially from wastewater than from sediments. The accumulation of metals in plant organs
attained the highest values in roots, rhizomes and old leaves. Rhizofiltration was found to be the best mechanism to
explain Typha domingensisphytoremediation capability.