A framework for efficient wastewater treatment and recycling systems

Use of un-treated/partially treated wastewater for irrigation in the dry countries of Asia and Africa and recycling of treated wastewater in the water scarce developed countries has become a common practice due to various reasons. While the lack of wastewater treatment to appropriate levels before u...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mekala, Gayathri Devi, Davidson, B., Samad, Madar, Boland, A.M.
Format: Artículo preliminar
Language:Inglés
Published: International Water Management Institute 2008
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/39224
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Summary:Use of un-treated/partially treated wastewater for irrigation in the dry countries of Asia and Africa and recycling of treated wastewater in the water scarce developed countries has become a common practice due to various reasons. While the lack of wastewater treatment to appropriate levels before use is a major problem in developing countries, the high cost of wastewater recycling is the major problem in developed countries. The current paper is part of a doctoral research and presents the conceptual framework for the research and the methodology that can be used to tackle the problems associated with wastewater recycling.