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1. www.usda.gov › media › blogTreated Wastewater May Be the Irrigation Wave of the Future

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   Jul 21, 2020 · According to USDA’s Economic Research Service, agriculture accounts for more than 80% of the nation's water consumption. With the need to feed a growing population, scientists from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are looking for ways to safely expand agriculture’s supply of usable water.

2. www.sciencedirect.com › science › articleUse of treated sewage or wastewater as an irrigation water ...

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   Jun 1, 2023 · Analyzing the physicochemical and microbiological properties of treated wastewater used for irrigation greatly impacts the effectiveness size. Reusing sewage or wastewater for agricultural irrigation is a sustainable development strategy that helps address the water scarcity issue.

3. www.ars.usda.gov › research › annual-report-onOptimizing Agricultural Water Use and Management - USDA ARS

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   The following FY 2020 research accomplishments highlight ARS advancements in irrigation, drainage technology, and decision support systems for addressing the challenges associated with agricultural water use. Sub-surface drip reduces seasonal irrigation applications for corn.

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5. agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com › doi › 10Irrigation by Crop in the Continental United States From 2008 ...

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   Dec 29, 2022 · The largest changes in IWU for each water source between the years 2008 and 2020 are: rice (SWW decreased by 71%), sugar beets (GWW increased by 232%), and rapeseed (GWD increased by 405%). These results present the first national-scale assessment of irrigation by crop, water source, and year.

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6. www.nature.com › articles › s43017/024/00560-ySustainable wastewater reuse for agriculture | Nature Reviews ...

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   Jun 6, 2024 · Treated wastewater (TW) reuse for irrigation could alleviate water imbalances and boost food production in water-scarce regions, thus promoting global food and water security. This Review ...

7. link.springer.com › chapter › 10Wastewater Reuse in Agriculture: Effects on Soil-Plant System ...

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   Aug 29, 2020 · The application of treated wastewater to agricultural soil can affect the structure and functions of the soil microbiome, mainly owing to the introduction of exogenous microorganisms, with effects on some physical-chemical properties of the soil.

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   How effective is Reusing wastewater for agricultural irrigation?

   • Analyzing the physicochemical and microbiological properties of treated wastewater used for irrigation greatly impacts the effectiveness size. Reusing sewage or wastewater for agricultural irrigation is a sustainable development strategy that helps address the water scarcity issue.

   Use of treated sewage or wastewater as an irrigation water for

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   Why is treated wastewater a promising technology?

   • Among all the uses, one of the key factors contributing to a significant freshwater abstraction is agricultural irrigation, and to deal with the water scarcity issues, the use of treated wastewater can reduce stress on the freshwater sources and hence will prove as a promising technology.

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   Does wastewater reuse improve crop production?

   • Positive effects of treated wastewaters reuse on the growth and production of cultivated crop, as well as on the chemical and microbiological characteristics of crop products, were observed within the experimental trials of the already mentioned In.Te.R.R.A project.

   Wastewater Reuse in Agriculture: Effects on Soil-Plant System

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   Can treated wastewater be used to irrigate agricultural crops?

   • The main objective of this study is to present a global scenario of treated wastewater being used to irrigate agricultural crops, along with the hazards associated with soil fertility, crop production, public health, and economic factors.

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   Why do farmers need wastewater treatment?

   • Farmers may boost crop yields and grow more lucrative crops by giving their crops a dependable source of water. The requirement for expensive fertilizers may be reduced by the presence of nutrients in treated wastewater that can be advantageous for plant growth.

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   Can wastewater reuse be used as a source of irrigation water?

   • Wastewater reuse as a source of irrigation water can preserve groundwater and surface water resources from contamination caused by nutrient leaching and runoff induced by mineral fertilizer application. It has the potential to function as a barrier against water contamination caused by wastewater discharges. 3.4.

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9. www.nature.com › articles › s41598/021/96243-5Agricultural impacts of sustainable water use in the United ...

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   Sep 9, 2021 · Despite population increases and economic growth, water withdrawals in the United States (U.S.) have experienced declines over the last decade as efficiency improvements across sectors have lowered...