Water reuse for irrigation in Jordan: plant beneficial nutrients, farmers’ awareness and management strategies

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Carr ◽  
S. Nortcliff ◽  
R. B. Potter
Keyword(s):  
Water Reuse ◽  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Potassium Phosphate ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Treated Wastewater ◽  
Irrigated Agriculture ◽  
Reuse Of Treated Wastewater ◽  
Inorganic Fertilisers

The reuse of treated wastewater (reclaimed water) is particularly well suited for irrigated agriculture as it often contains significant quantities of plant essential nutrients. This work has shown that reclaimed water in Jordan can have adequate concentrations of potassium, phosphate, sulphate and magnesium to meet all or part of the crop’s requirements. To fully benefit from these inputs farmers must have an awareness of the water quality and reduce the application of inorganic fertilisers accordingly. Interviews with farmers have shown that 75 per cent of farmers indirectly using reclaimed water are aware of the nutrients. Farmers’ decision making as to the application of inorganic fertilisers appears to be influenced by a range of factors which include the type of crops being cultivated, the provision of training on nutrient management and the availability of information on the nutrient content of the reclaimed water.

scholarly journals Water reuse for irrigated agriculture in Jordan: challenges of soil sustainability and the role of management strategies

2010 ◽  
Vol 368 (1931) ◽  
pp. 5315-5321 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Carr ◽  
S. Nortcliff ◽  
R. B. Potter
Keyword(s):  
Water Reuse ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Irrigated Agriculture ◽  
Soil Productivity ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Jordan Valley ◽  
Water Shortages ◽  
Soil Response ◽  
Soil Sustainability

Reclaimed water provides an important contribution to the water balance in water-scarce Jordan, but the quality of this water presents both benefits and challenges. Careful management of reclaimed water is required to maximize the nutrient benefits while minimizing the salinity risks. This work uses a multi-disciplinary research approach to show that soil response to irrigation with reclaimed water is a function of the management strategies adopted on the farm by the water user. The adoption of management methods to maintain soil productivity can be seen to be a result of farmers’ awareness to potentially plant-toxic ions in the irrigation water (70% of Jordan Valley farmers identified salinization as a hazard from irrigation with reclaimed water). However, the work also suggests that farmers’ management capacity is affected by the institutional management of water. About a third (35%) of farmers in the Jordan Valley claimed that their ability to manage salinization was limited by water shortages. Organizational interviews revealed that institutional awareness of soil management challenges was quite high (34% of interviewees described salinization as a risk from water reuse), but strategies to address this challenge at the institutional level require greater development.

scholarly journals Perception welfare assessment of water reuse in competitive categories

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 1525-1532 ◽  
Author(s):  
José A. Zabala ◽  
Mª Dolores de Miguel ◽  
José M. Martínez-Paz ◽  
Francisco Alcon
Keyword(s):  
Water Reuse ◽  
Water Resource Management ◽  
River Flow ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Heterogeneous Preferences ◽  
Welfare Impact ◽  
Welfare Impacts ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction ◽  
Reuse Options

Abstract The supply of reclaimed water to ecosystems increases their ecosystem service flows, which is directly translated into terms of social welfare. This study explores the factors that determine the different perceptions of the welfare impact of supplying reclaimed water to different, and competitive, ecosystems in the Segura River Basin (southern Spain): specifically, an agroecosystem (agricultural irrigation) and a river (higher river flow). The results of a contingent valuation exercise with the population of the Murcia Region show four different groups of respondents, depending on their willingness to pay (WTP) preferences. The factors that identify differences among welfare impacts are the age, the gender, the education level, the monthly income, the nearness of the household to the river, and, above all, the degree of satisfaction with funding of water reclamation. This study broadens our knowledge of individuals' heterogeneous preferences in water reuse options, which is crucial for policy makers in the development of socially accepted and sustainable water resource management strategies.

Design of the Reclaimed Water Reuse Project for Recirculating Cooling Water in a Thermal Power Plant

2014 ◽  
Vol 507 ◽  
pp. 688-692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Cong Pang ◽  
Can Can Zhang ◽  
Tai Zhong Gao
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Thermal Power Plant ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Treated Wastewater ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Treated Water

The paper introduced the design parameters of a reclaimed water island engineering in a power plant. The total processing scale was 3.84×104m3/d. The raw water source of this project was the further treated wastewater from municipal treatment plant. The combination of BAF-Lime Conglomeration and Clarification-Filtration was employed in the design for advanced treatment. The operation results showed that the quality of treated water with this process in the reclaimed water island could satisfy the design requirement and the treated water was reused as recirculating cooling water in a thermal power plant.

scholarly journals Reclaiming Suburbia: Differences in Local Identity and Public Perceptions of Potable Water Reuse

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Redman ◽  
Kerri Jean Ormerod ◽  
Scott Kelley
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
Potable Water ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Western United States ◽  
Treated Wastewater ◽  
Local Identity ◽  
Wastewater Disposal ◽  
Northern Nevada

Urban water managers are increasingly interested in incorporating reclaimed water into drinking supplies, particularly in rapidly growing arid and semi-arid urban areas, such as the western United States. Northern Nevada is one location that is considering augmenting drinking water supplies with reclaimed water, a practice that is known as planned potable water reuse. Potable water reuse can expand water supply and reduce wastewater disposal. However, past studies have shown that the introduction of potable reclaimed water can be controversial and requires an understanding of public perceptions of the resource prior to implementation. This study explores the factors that influence whether or not respondents in northern Nevada express willingness to drink reclaimed water. We pay specific attention to the degree to which self-identification as an urban, suburban, or rural resident influences how people consider using treated wastewater for both potable and non-potable purposes. To address this, we conducted a survey to assess community perceptions of reclaimed water use and applications in northern Nevada in the spring of 2018. We find that years spent living in the home and a respondent being female are negative and significant predictors of being willing to drink reclaimed water, while having heard of reclaimed water before and self-identification as a suburban resident are positive and significant predictors. As the region becomes more developed, particularly in its growing suburbs, it is essential to understand the nature of the interests and concerns regarding water resources and the expanded use of reclaimed water.

Challenges and prospectives for water recycling and reuse in EU countries

2003 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 59-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.N. Angelakis ◽  
L. Bontoux ◽  
V. Lazarova
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
Treated Wastewater ◽  
Public Acceptance ◽  
Recycled Water ◽  
Equity Issue ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Reliable Source ◽  
Reuse Of Treated Wastewater

Recycled water is a reliable source of water that must be taken into account in formulating a sustainable water policy. Water reuse is a growing field and many projects have been occurring throughout Europe in the last fifteen years. Most of northern EU countries have abundant water resources. In this case, the need for extra supply through the reuse of treated wastewater is not a priority, but the protection of the receiving environment is considered as an important issue. The situation is different in the southern EU countries, where the additional resource brought by water reuse promoted the implementation of a number of new projects. One of the major constraints for water reuse and its public acceptance is the lack of relevant legislation at EU level. As a result of this situation, both strict and flexible standards can be found in Europe, even in the same country (Spain, for example), illustrating an important equity issue, which needs to be addressed.

scholarly journals Removal of Organic Compounds Using Improved Wetland Systems for Wastewater Reuse As an Example of Local Sustainable Water Management

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 319
Author(s):  
Wojciech Halicki ◽  
Katarzyna Kita
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
Wastewater Reuse ◽  
Treated Wastewater ◽  
Treated Wastewater Reuse ◽  
Wetland System ◽  
Reuse Of Treated Wastewater ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Systems

<p class="emsd-body"><span lang="EN-GB">This paper discusses the efficiency of the removal of organic compounds using Improved Wetland System (IWS). IWS is used in Poland and enables reuse of treated effluent in landscape irrigation and toilet flushing. The first section of this paper discusses the advisability of removing organic compounds at the highest level. Additionally, the first section discusses the increase in frequency of treated wastewater reuse. So far, reuse of treated wastewater in local wastewater treatment systems included treatment and reuse of graywater only. The second section of this paper presents the average concentrations of organic compounds in domestic wastewater and the relationship existing between concentration of organic compounds in raw wastewater and water consumption. The second section discusses requirements for local (to 2000 population equivalent) wastewater treatment systems relating to reduction of organic compounds. The third section presents the current situation in rural areas in Poland and indicates the necessity of treated wastewater reuse mainly in these places. In Poland 43 % of the overall population occupies rural areas and about 70 % of them are not connected to a wastewater network. Implementation of water reuse technology (mainly IWS) is the easiest and the cheapest in rural areas. The fourth section presents the principle and the construction of the Improved Wetland System with water reuse. This part shows defects of Constructed Wetlands hindering reuse of treated wastewater. Additionally, this section discusses different steps and efficiency of wastewater treatment. The fifth section discusses results of removing organic compounds depending on hydraulic and contaminant loads. In addition, this section presents guidance on designing the IWS with technology that enables water reuse for flushing toilets and landscape irrigation. The last part of this paper discusses the summary and economic aspects of IWS used in Poland. In addition, the last part shows existing IWS </span><span lang="EN-GB">objects in Poland which provides water reuse to flushing toilets, landscape irrigation and for retention and recreational uses.</span></p>

scholarly journals Wastewater Treatment Plants in Mediterranean Spain: An Exploration of Relations between Water Treatments, Water Reuse, and Governance

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 1710
Author(s):  
Paula Rodríguez-Villanueva ◽  
David Sauri
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Treated Wastewater ◽  
Golf Course ◽  
Governance Regime ◽  
Treatment Technologies ◽  
Critical Resource ◽  
Water Treatments

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are fundamental to enable the transition towards the principles of a circular economy in water supply. In Mediterranean Spain, an area with recurrent episodes of water stress, treated wastewater may become a critical resource for the future. However, its incorporation into the array of potential water options opens up questions regarding the different qualities obtained with each treatment, the extent of existing water reuse practices, or the governance regime of plants. In this paper, the state of WWTPs in Mediterranean Spain is analyzed, with focus on plant sizes, treatment technologies, water use, and governance regimes. The latter shows a strong presence of private WWTPs and a lesser extent of public–private WWTPs, while the number of public plants is small. Regarding treatment technologies, the most sophisticated systems are found in public–private plants that are also the largest in size. Reclaimed water is very significant for agricultural and golf course irrigation in some areas (Valencia, Murcia, Andalusia), but still relatively incipient for other uses.

Connecting Crop Nutrient Use Efficiency to Future Soil Productivity

2018 ◽  
Vol 102 (4) ◽  
pp. 8-10
Author(s):  
Fernando García ◽  
Andrés Grasso ◽  
María González Sanjuan ◽  
Adrián Correndo ◽  
Fernando Salvagiotti
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Soil Productivity ◽  
Nutrient Use ◽  
Grain Crop ◽  
Wide Scale ◽  
Use Efficiency

Trends over the past 25 years indicate that Argentina’s growth in its grain crop productivity has largely been supported by the depletion of the extensive fertility of its Pampean soils. Long-term research provides insight into sustainable nutrient management strategies ready for wide-scale adoption.

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