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Urban Wastewater for Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Water Management in Developing Countries
Abstract This chapter provides an overview of water scarcity in developing countries and its impact in relation to agricultural food production. We address issues of wastewater generated through domestic/commercial use and its beneficial uses for urban agriculture as an alternative source of irrigation water. We highlight pertinent issues of urban agriculture as one way to bolster urban food supplies whilst enhancing safe disposal of wastewater for environmental and public health consideration. In addition, we provide management strategies based on field experiments for sustainable utilisation of treated domestic wastewater for irrigated agriculture. In conclusion, we deliver evidence of socio-economic benefits of wastewater use for improving livelihoods for urban poor.
Urban Wastewater for Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Water Management in Developing Countries
Abstract This chapter provides an overview of water scarcity in developing countries and its impact in relation to agricultural food production. We address issues of wastewater generated through domestic/commercial use and its beneficial uses for urban agriculture as an alternative source of irrigation water. We highlight pertinent issues of urban agriculture as one way to bolster urban food supplies whilst enhancing safe disposal of wastewater for environmental and public health consideration. In addition, we provide management strategies based on field experiments for sustainable utilisation of treated domestic wastewater for irrigated agriculture. In conclusion, we deliver evidence of socio-economic benefits of wastewater use for improving livelihoods for urban poor.
Urban Wastewater for Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Water Management in Developing Countries
Makoni, Fungai S. (author) / Thekisoe, Oriel M. M. (author) / Mbati, Peter A. (author)
2016-01-01
29 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Environmental health , Food security , Irrigation , Urban agriculture , Urbanisation , Wastewater Environment , Environmental Chemistry , Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management , Sustainable Development , Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution , Water Quality/Water Pollution
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