Mainstreaming wastewater through water accounting: The example of Botswana

Arntzen, Jaap W.; Setlhogile, Tshepo

doi:10.1016/j.pce.2007.07.012

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“…Similarly Zimbabwe also have semi-arid climate with recurrent drought and wastewater effluent is being used for irrigation of covo (Brassica oleracea variety, acephala) sugar beans (Glycene max) and maize (Zea mays) (Mutengu et al, 2007). Government of Botswana also introduced wastewater irrigation scheme in 2003, initially wastewater effluent was used to irrigate Lucerne in golf courses (Arntzen & Setlhogile, 2007). Now, vegetable crops are also grown and irrigated with wastewater effluent from the WWTPs, such irrigation scheme is aimed to diversifying the economy and empowering youth (Arntzen & Setlhogile, 2007).…”

Section: The Role Of Wastewater Treatment Plant In Antibiotic Resistance Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Government of Botswana also introduced wastewater irrigation scheme in 2003, initially wastewater effluent was used to irrigate Lucerne in golf courses (Arntzen & Setlhogile, 2007). Now, vegetable crops are also grown and irrigated with wastewater effluent from the WWTPs, such irrigation scheme is aimed to diversifying the economy and empowering youth (Arntzen & Setlhogile, 2007).…”

Section: The Role Of Wastewater Treatment Plant In Antibiotic Resistance Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Long-Term Impact of Wastewater Irrigation in the Era of Global Concern of Antibiotic Resistance: A Perspective From a Developing Country

Onalenna¹,

Rahube²

2019

JEBAS

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Insufficient supply of fresh water remains a global problem, particularly in Africa and Middle East. Using wastewater effluent as an alternative water source for irrigating crops has become a feasible alternative; this relieves demand for fresh water. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are widely recognized as reservoirs for antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) that are associated with pathogenesis. This is because WWTPs receive water from various sources and frequently contain antibiotic resistance determinants. Following treatment, wastewater effluent is often discharged into rivers and ponds which are used for irrigation of crops, resulting in the introduction of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) and ARGs into agricultural soils. Many countries have embarked on surveillance and monitoring of antibiotic resistance dissemination in agricultural environments. However, in Botswana no studies have been carried out on dissemination of antibiotic resistance in the environment particularly in agroecosystems. This review will provide a perspective on the long-term impact of wastewater irrigation and a proposal for monitoring antibiotic resistance in a developing country in this era of growing concern on antibiotic resistance.

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Section: The Role Of Wastewater Treatment Plant In Antibiotic Resistance Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Role Of Wastewater Treatment Plant In Antibiotic Resistance Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%