Wastewater use in agriculture

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dc.creatorQadir, Manzoor
dc.creatorDrechsel, Pay
dc.creatorRaschid-Sally, Liqa
dc.date2013
dc.date2014-06-12T14:37:43Z
dc.date2014-06-12T14:37:43Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:31:27Z
dc.descriptionUnder conditions of increasing water scarcity and water quality deterioration, farmers have often little alternative to the use of raw or diluted wastewater to irrigate a range of crops. Aside from the agronomic benefits of resource recovery, the practice carries risks for farmers, public health, and the environment. A range of criteria have to be considered if such water sources are used: 1) crop selection and diversification to reduce possible health risks, accounting for market value and tolerance against ambient stresses; 2) irrigation water management covering water access, on-farm treatment, type of irrigation, application rates, and scheduling; and 3) soil-health-based considerations such as soil characteristics, soil preparation practices, and application of fertilizers and amendments. The awareness of farmers about the best management practices is essential for safe and sustainable wastewater irrigation.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/37227
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/158393
dc.languageen
dc.publisherInforma UK Limited
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.sourceQadir, Manzoor; Drechsel, Pay; Raschid-Sally, Liqa. 2013. Wastewater use in agriculture. In Jorgensen, S. E. (Ed.). Encyclopedia of environmental management. Vol 4. Boca Raton, FL, USA: CRC Press. pp.2675-2680. doi: https://doi.org/10.1081/E-EEM-120046687
dc.subjectirrigation management
dc.subjectwastewater irrigation
dc.subjectwater use
dc.subjectirrigation methods
dc.subjectagricultural production
dc.subjectcrop yield
dc.subjectdiversification
dc.subjectpublic health
dc.subjecthealth hazards
dc.subjectsoils
dc.subjectfertilizers
dc.subjectfarmers
dc.subjectenvironmental effects
dc.titleWastewater use in agriculture
dc.typeBook Chapter

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