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- The wastewater components include many kinds of valuable nutrients for crop production, such as potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorous. For this reason, wastewater irrigation can effectively increase crop irrigation supplies and result in environmental improvement regarding the reduction of artificial fertilizer use.
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Apr 1, 2022 · This study offers new insights into the role of wastewater irrigation in crop production. We explained the heterogeneous crop yield effect of wastewater irrigation, which could help governments make specific wastewater irrigation policies to ensure world food security.
- Treated wastewater reuse for irrigation: Pros and cons
The use of treated wastewater for crop irrigation can...
- Treated wastewater reuse for irrigation: Pros and cons
Mar 15, 2021 · The use of treated wastewater for crop irrigation can improve the nitrogen content of soil by acting as a fertilizer because it is a good source of inorganic nitrogen (ammonium and nitrates). Therefore, wastewater increases the availability of nitrogen in the soil.
- Solomon Ofori, Adéla Puškáčová, Iveta Růžičková, Jiří Wanner
- 2021
Jun 6, 2024 · Treated wastewater (TW) reuse for irrigation has the potential to alleviate irrigation water imbalances, especially in water-scarce regions, and boost or sustain food production by...
Jun 1, 2023 · 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.
If treated properly, municipal wastewater may be beneficial when reused for irrigating agricultural crops. Possible benefits include recycling of nutrients, fertiliser savings, the addition of organic material, a reduced pressure on fresh water sources and reduced environmental contamination.
Mar 1, 2017 · In general, wastewater irrigation can affect rice crops in terms of yields and crop quality such as appearance and flavor. Municipal wastewater is a rich source of nutrients necessary for crop growth, so it is expected that crops irrigated with municipal wastewater get higher yield than normal.
Aug 29, 2020 · The use of reclaimed wastewater for crop irrigation could play a strategic role in mitigating the problems of decreasing water availability for the agricultural sector and competition with civil and industrial water uses.
