Reclaimed water coming from the WWTP of Hisarya is used to irrigate permanent crops and arable land. A large water storage basin is the starting point from where irrigation canals transport the reclaimed water to the fields.
Water and agricultural research platform
The project disinfects the effluent of a WWTP to irrigate horticultural crops, along with citrus trees, fruit trees… One of the disinfection techniques that is being investigated is solar UV disinfection. On a yearly basis, the fully implemented system reclaims 13.5 hm³ of water.
Agricultural irrigation with reclaimed water in Cartagena
Effluent from a WWTP is reclaimed using lagooning techniques and chlorination. The reclaimed water has been used for over 20 years to irrigate all kinds of crops in the region, from potatoes to olive trees.
First application and market introduction of combined wastewater treatment and reuse technology for agricultural purposes
Municipal wastewater that recieve tertiary treatment with a membrane bioreactor along with disinfection techniques to make it suitable for the irrigation of vegetables and fruit trees.
Production and use of Waters for Reuse (ApR) in Alentejo irrigation
Production and use of Waters for Reuse (ApR) in Alentejo irrigation REUSE Waste water source The urban wastewater comes from the WWTP of Beja (Alentejo). Distribution System This distribution system consists in one mainline and one container. Farming system A pomegrate tree orchard recieves reclaimed water by drip irrigation. Waste water treatment description Nutrient removal...
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Novel Methodology for the Promotion of treated wastewater reuse for Mediterranean crops improvement
Novel Methodology for the Promotion of treated wastewater reuse for Mediterranean crops improvement MeProWare Waste water source The demo-site includes the municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) of Acquaviva Delle Fonti. Distribution System The WWTP effluents are delivered to a distribution system recently built by the municipality to serve a local cooperative of farmers (Cooperativa “La...
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Agro-industrial wastewater for irrigation
Agro-industrial wastewater for irrigation 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...
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Combination of wastewater treatment technology with food production
Combination of wastewater treatment technology with food production ROOF WATER FARM Waste water source Domestic wastewater of 250 inhabitants is separated into two different flows: black and grey water. Black water is wastewater from toilets and grey water is wastewater from washing machines, sinks, dishwashers containing lesser contaminants. Additionally the rainwater of 2,350 m2 roof...
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Experimenal site of Murviel-lès-Montpellier
Experimenal site of Murviel-lès-Montpellier Waste water source The reclaimed water originates from the domestic wastewater from Murviel-lès-Montpellier. The wastewater treatment plant is operated by SUEZ. Distribution System A lagoon is used as storage. There is also a 4 m³ container for temporary storage of small volumes. The water is distributed with pressurized pipes having a...
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San Michele di Ganzaria phytodepuration plant
San Michele di Ganzaria phytodepuration plant Waste water source Municipal wastewater is collected from the houses of San Michele di Ganzaria (11,000 population equivalent). From 2001, the treated effluent from the conventional wastewater treatment plant of San Michele di Ganzaria was further followed with a tertiary treatment including two horizontal subsurface flow (H-SSF) constructed wetlands...
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