Agricultural wastewater treatment / edited by Akansha Singh.

Solid or water wastes are resources from which monetary values can be derived. Food and agriculture industry hold enormous economic potential in the form of agricultural wastes. During the last few decades, world has become more aware of the consequences of environmental pollution and its impacts on human life. We have also witnessed public awareness of environmental influence of wastewater discharge. Therefore, the treatment and reuse of agricultural wastewater is essential to harness the true potential of agricultural waste. Irrigated agriculture yields 33% of the world's crop products and 50% return from worldwide crop production. However, in numerous areas of the world, particularly in arid and semiarid regions the future of irrigation based agriculture is endangered by existing or projected freshwater shortages. These water shortages essentially result from the ever-growing demand of water by rapidly growing global population and their elegant lifestyle. Water reuse (recycling), wastewater treatment and the utilization of treated sewage effluents for industry agriculture, and non-potable environmental and urban applications can offer a highly efficacious and sustainable approach to exploit water resources in regions afflicted by water shortage. This book consists of 8 chapters. All the chapters focus on modern methods and techniques regarding reuse and treatment of agricultural wastewaters.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- ABOUT THE EDITOR -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Abbreviations -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Introduction to Agricultural Wastewaters -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Features of Wastewaters -- 1.3. Parameters of Agricultural Importance -- 1.4. Agricultural Wastewaters -- 1.5. Types of Dairy Leftovers And Nutrient Content -- 1.6. Fecal Microorganisms -- 1.7. Current Practices of Management For The Agricultural Wastewaters -- 1.8. Environmental Influence Of Agricultural Wastewaters

1.9. Novel Remediation Methods Currently Being Researched -- References -- Chapter 2 Applications of Wastewater Resource -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Types of Reuse -- 2.3. Implementing or Upgrading Agricultural Reuse Systems -- 2.4. Technical Aspects of Health Protection -- References -- Chapter 3 Quality Guidelines For Agricultural Wastewater -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Human Exposure Control -- 3.3. Guidelines Of Effluent Quality For Health Protection -- 3.4. Guidelines Of Water Quality For Maximum Crop Production -- 3.5. Health Safety Measures In Aqua-Cultural Utilization of Wastewater

References -- Chapter 4 Irrigation With Wastewater -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Strategies For Managing Treated Wastewater on The Farm -- 4.3. Crop Selection -- 4.4. Selection Of Irrigation Methods -- 4.5. Field Management Practices In Wastewater Irrigation -- 4.6. Planning For Wastewater Irrigation -- References -- Chapter 5 Agricultural Use of Sewage Sludge -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. Sludge Treatment -- 5.3. Sludge Application -- 5.4. Effects of Sludge on Soils and Crops -- 5.5. Planting, Grazing, and Harvesting Constraints -- 5.6. Environmental Protection -- References.

Chapter 6 Benefits and Drawbacks Of Wastewater Use In Agriculture -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Benefits of Agricultural Reuse -- 6.3. Health Risks of Agricultural Wastewater Reuse -- 6.4. Limitations of Wastewater Reuse In Agriculture -- 6.5. Assessment of The Risk-Related With The Utilization of Wastewater In Agriculture -- References -- Chapter 7 Wastewater Irrigation In Developing Countries -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. Benefits of Applying Wastewater For Irrigation -- 7.3. Drawbacks And Risks of Using Wastewater For Agricultural Irrigation -- 7.4. The Extent Of Wastewater Use

7.5. Effects on Human Health -- 7.6. Effects on Soils -- 7.7. Effects on Cattle -- 7.8. Effects on Water -- 7.9. Effects on Infrastructure -- 7.10. Effects on Socioeconomic Aspects -- 7.11. Effects on Legal Matters -- References -- Chapter 8 On-Farm Wastewater Treatment Technologies -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.2. Pond-Based On-Farm Water Treatment Systems -- 8.3. Ponds As Possible Breeding Sites For Mosquito Vectors -- 8.4. Improving On-Farm Ponds For Wastewater Treatment In Accra, Ghana -- 8.5. Filtration Systems -- 8.6. Confined Trench Gravel Filter Structure For Greywater Treatment In Jordan -- 8.7. Use Of Irrigation Infrastructure.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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