Wastewater reuse in agriculture and health in Vietnam

The study provides a framework to estimate the health risk of farmers using wastewater in agriculture. The study addresses the SDG 6.3: to contribute to inform water recycling and reuse. Exposure to wastewater via contact with Nhue River water, pond water and composted excreta represents an import...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hung Nguyen-Viet, Phuc Pham Duc
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: Michigan State University and UNESCO 2019
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101123
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Summary:The study provides a framework to estimate the health risk of farmers using wastewater in agriculture. The study addresses the SDG 6.3: to contribute to inform water recycling and reuse. Exposure to wastewater via contact with Nhue River water, pond water and composted excreta represents an important health risk. Study results are useful in developing an integrated strategy for risk management in the agricultural settings.