Agro-industrial wastewater for irrigation
4 June, 2050
HYDROREUSE
Waste water source
Hydroreuse uses agro-industrial wastewater (slaughterhouses, wineries, cheese production…) from the area around Alentejo.
Distribution System
Farming system
The reclaimed water is tested on hydroponic system to cultivate tomatoes. Future plans however doesn’t exclude use in arable farming.
Waste water treatment description
Nutrient removal : Basic calcium precipitation
Pesticide removal : none
Disinfection : Basic calcium precipitation
Suspended solids removal : Basic calcium precipitation
Other :
Capacity
Extent of the agricultural beneficiaries
Costs
Type of agreement
Scientific results
Peer-reviewed papers
