Agricultural use of treated wastewater: the need for a paradigm shift in sanitation & treatment

J.B. van Lier, F.P. Huibers

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Abstract

Appropriate treated domestic sewage can be regarded as iseal for irrigation and fertilization purposes, particularly in the (semi)arid climate region. This contribution focuses on: 1) pathogens, various levels of interception; 2) basic wastewater treatment; 3) wastewater treatment for effluent use in irrigated agriculture; 4) effluent treatment for agricultural re-use
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWaste Water Re-use on Groundwater Quality
EditorsJ. Steenvoorden, T. Endreny
Number of pages14
Publication statusPublished - 2004

Publication series

NameIAHS publication
PublisherIAHS Publ
Number285

Keywords

  • agricultural production
  • waste water
  • water reuse
  • irrigation water
  • water quality
  • soil quality

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