Review article

https://doi.org/10.18047/poljo.29.2.6

Wastewater‐Based Crop Irrigation: An Issue or a Solution?

Anamarija Dellavia ; HEP Thermal Powerplants Department, Ulica grada Vukovara 37, 10000 Zagreb
Monika Marković ; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Mirna Habuda-Stanić ; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, Ulica Franje Kuhača 18, 31000, Osijek, Croatia
Đurđica Kovačić orcid.org/0000-0002-4568-6371 ; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Ante Bubalo ; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Brigita Popović ; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia

Abstract

Paper’s objective was to provide a critical overview of the current state of wastewater generation in different processes around the world and their use in irrigation. As a follow-up, a brief overview of the classification of wastewater and its potential for end use is presented. Furthermore, a specific overview of irrigation using wastewater is presented, together with the relevant scientific papers in which the research on waste- water irrigation impacts on the plants, soil, humans, and the environment are studied. Finally, a special reference was given to the guidelines and policies proposed by the EU stakeholders regarding the integration of wastewater reuse into water planning and management in the context of circular economy, with special emphasis put on novel technologies.

Keywords

wastewater; irrigation; reuse; treatment methods; circular economy

Hrčak ID:

311682

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/311682

Publication date:

19.12.2023.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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