Are Fresh Water and Reclaimed Water Safe for Vegetable Irrigation? Empirical Evidence from Lebanon

Are Fresh Water and Reclaimed Water Safe for Vegetable Irrigation? Empirical Evidence from Lebanon

The use of polluted water to irrigate is an increasing problem in the developing world. Lebanon is a case in point, with heavily polluted irrigation waters, particularly in the Litani River Basin. This study evaluated the potential health risks of irrigating vegetables (radishes, parsley, onions, an...

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Main Authors: Marie Therese Abi Saab, Ihab Jomaa, Rima El Hage, Sleiman Skaf, Salim Fahed, Ziad Rizk, Randa Massaad, Dany Romanos, Yara Khairallah, Valerie Azzi, Rhend Sleiman, Roula Abi Saad, Celine Hajjar, Mohamed Houssemeddine Sellami, Rodolph Aziz, Rita Sfeir, Marie Helene Nassif, Javier Mateo-Sagasta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
wastewater reuse
health risks
water pollution
water management
vegetable irrigation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/9/1437

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