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Wastewater Use in Irrigated Agriculture
. Ed(S): Scott, C.A.; Faruqui, Naser I.; Raschid-Sally, Liqa
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Description for Wastewater Use in Irrigated Agriculture
hardcover. This volume addresses the use of urban wastewater in agriculture, a centuries old practice that is receiving renewed attention with the increasing scarcity of fresh water resources faced by many arid and semi-arid countries. Editor(s): Scott, C.A.; Faruqui, Naser I.; Raschid-Sally, Liqa. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 13. Weight in Grams: 612.
The use of urban wastewater in agriculture is receiving renewed attention, with the increasing scarcity of fresh water resources in many arid and semi-arid regions of the world. Wastewater is a low-cost alternative to conventional irrigation water, although it may carry health and environmental risks.This book critically reviews experience worldwide of these issues. Emphasis is placed on untreated wastewater use by means of field-based case studies from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. It brings together a range of perspectives including economic, health, agronomic, environmental, institutional, and policy dimensions.
The use of urban wastewater in agriculture is receiving renewed attention, with the increasing scarcity of fresh water resources in many arid and semi-arid regions of the world. Wastewater is a low-cost alternative to conventional irrigation water, although it may carry health and environmental risks.This book critically reviews experience worldwide of these issues. Emphasis is placed on untreated wastewater use by means of field-based case studies from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. It brings together a range of perspectives including economic, health, agronomic, environmental, institutional, and policy dimensions.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Publication date
2004
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780851998237
SKU
V9780851998237
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99-2
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