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Potential for wastewater reuse in irrigation: case study from Aden (Yemen)

Almas, AAM; Scholz, M

Authors

AAM Almas

M Scholz



Abstract

Wastewater treatment with waste stabilization ponds (WSP) is a very efficient, low cost and low maintenance operation. The treated wastewater from WSP should be considered as a valuable resource for reuse by water resources managers. Yemen’s water resources are currently experiencing a crisis, because all surface water and groundwater resources are exploited beyond the level of recharge. Promoting water reuse of treated wastewater for irrigation could mitigate this water crisis. This paper assesses the performance of a WSP in the city of Aden by examining the quality of treated sewage predominantly of domestic origin. A comparison with international guidelines reveals that it is possible to use the final effluent to a limited extent in irrigation. This paper includes an outline of the social, religious and political reasons for the water crisis, and explores the idea of reuse of effluent for different irrigation practices.

Citation

Almas, A., & Scholz, M. (2006). Potential for wastewater reuse in irrigation: case study from Aden (Yemen). International Journal of Environmental Studies, 63(2), 131-142. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207230500505569

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2006
Deposit Date May 31, 2012
Journal International Journal of Environmental Studies
Print ISSN 0020-7233
Publisher Routledge
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 63
Issue 2
Pages 131-142
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/00207230500505569
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207230500505569



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