Treated wastewater reuse for irrigation: Pros and cons

S Ofori, A Puškáčová, I Růžičková, J Wanner - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
The appropriateness of using treated wastewater for crop or agricultural irrigation remains a
bone of contention among experts and policymakers. Here, we outline and analyze not only …

Reclamation of used urban waters for irrigation purposes–a review of treatment technologies

D Norton-Brandão, SM Scherrenberg… - Journal of environmental …, 2013 - Elsevier
The worldwide fresh water scarcity is increasing the demand for non-conventional water
resources. Despite the technology being available for application of treated wastewater in …

Impact of treated wastewater irrigation on antibiotic resistance in the soil microbiome

J Gatica, E Cytryn - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2013 - Springer
The reuse of treated wastewater (TWW) for irrigation is a practical solution for overcoming
water scarcity, especially in arid and semiarid regions of the world. However, there are …

The concentration of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the onion and tomato irrigated by wastewater: a systematic review; meta-analysis and health risk assessment

A Atamaleki, A Yazdanbakhsh, Y Fakhri… - Food research …, 2019 - Elsevier
Nowadays, vegetable irrigation with wastewater in developing countries has become a
serious issue. In this regard, the current investigation was performed to collect the related …

Impact of domestic wastewater irrigation on heavy metal contamination in soil and vegetables

HK Kim, TI Jang, SM Kim, SW Park - Environmental Earth Sciences, 2015 - Springer
In this study, the impacts of domestic wastewater irrigation on the concentration of heavy
metals such as lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd), and copper (Cu) in soil and vegetables …

Accumulation of potentially harmful elements (PHEs) in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) and coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) irrigated with wastewater: a systematic …

A Atamaleki, A Yazdanbakhsh, S Fallah… - … Science and Pollution …, 2021 - Springer
Water shortage and stress around the world lead to increasing wastewater reuse for the
agricultural sector. In addition to its benefits, it can be a way to transfer pollutants such as …

Enterobius vermicularis in Brazil: An integrative review

M Fantinatti, AM Da-Cruz - Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de …, 2023 - SciELO Brasil
Enterobius vermicularis, an intestinal helminth, is transmitted through the ingestion of eggs
found in food, water, dust, or other fomites, including infected individuals. This review aimed …

Concentration profiles of metals in breast milk, drinking water, and soil: relationship between matrices

OO Cardoso, FC Julião, RIS Alves, AR Baena… - Biological trace element …, 2014 - Springer
Abstract The concentrations of Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sn, and Zn were determined in
breast milk of women living in Conceição das Alagoas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The potential …

Contents of metal (loid) s in a Traditional Ethiopian Flat Bread (Injera), dietary intake, and health risk assessment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

D Woldetsadik, EJ Llorent-Martínez… - … Trace Element Research, 2020 - Springer
The traditional Ethiopian flat bread, injera, is a regular component of daily diets in Ethiopia
and Eritrea. This bread is also popular among urban refugees particularly Eritreans in Addis …

Contamination of african water resources: impacts on biodiversity and strategies for conservation and restoration

B Yarkwan - Sustainable utilization and conservation of africa's …, 2023 - Springer
The interplay of factors militating against water resources has created complicated situations
with far-reaching ecological consequences. Increase in human population around the world …