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1.6–6.3%
- According to studies, 1.6–6.3% of the world's treated sewage is utilized to irrigate agricultural land (Ungureanu et al., 2018). Reusing treated wastewater may nourish crops, prevent water contamination, and lessen the strain on freshwater supplies.
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Jun 1, 2023 · According to studies, 1.6–6.3% of the world's treated sewage is utilized to irrigate agricultural land (Ungureanu et al., 2018). Reusing treated wastewater may nourish crops, prevent water contamination, and lessen the strain on freshwater supplies.
- Treated wastewater reuse for irrigation: Pros and cons
With agriculture irrigation consuming 70% of the world's...
- Treated wastewater reuse for irrigation: Pros and cons
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 expanding...
Mar 15, 2021 · With agriculture irrigation consuming 70% of the world's water resources (Pedrero et al., 2010), using treated wastewater to irrigate crops could ensure both agriculture and water sustainability through the provision of water to crops and limiting the demand on freshwater sources.
- Solomon Ofori, Adéla Puškáčová, Iveta Růžičková, Jiří Wanner
- 2021
May 10, 2021 · Global reuse of treated wastewater for agricultural purposes shows wide variability ranging from 1.5 to 6.6% (Sato et al., 2013; Ungureanu et al., 2018). More than 10% of the global population consumes agriculture-based products, which are cultivated by wastewater irrigation (WHO, 2006).
- Kavindra Kumar Kesari, Ramendra Soni, Qazi Mohammad Sajid Jamal, Pooja Tripathi, Jonathan A. Lal, Ni...
- 2021
Feb 20, 2024 · The benefits of using treated wastewater in agriculture are discussed, including increased water availability, improved soil fertility and reduced fertilizer use.
Jul 21, 2020 · Approximately one-half of 1% of the planet’s water is drinkable, and we use that water for much more than drinking – showering, brushing our teeth, watering our grass, etc. Consumer usage, however, pales in comparison to the amount of water needed to irrigate our crops.
Jun 20, 2017 · The literature review reveals that, until the 1990s, research studies promoted the use of wastewater for irrigation purposes from a treatment approach, while proposing “end of pipe” conventional solutions.
