Engineering
4 years ago

Balancing small farmers' needs with health and environmental risks of wastewater irrigation.

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Risks and benefits of wastewater irrigation: finding a balance between small farmers' needs, and impacts on health and environment
Christopher A. Scott, José Alberto Zarazúa, G. Levine

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The article discusses the risks and benefits of using wastewater for irrigation. The researchers aimed to find a balance between meeting the needs of small farmers and minimizing negative impacts on health and the environment. They found that while wastewater irrigation can help farmers, it also poses risks to health and the environment. It is important to carefully manage this practice to ensure both benefits and risks are considered.