Preliminary planning for reclaimed water reuse for agricultural irrigation in the province of Girona, Catalonia (Spain)

Elbana, Maha; Puig‐Bargués, Jaume; Pujol, Joan; Cartagena, F. Ramírez de

doi:10.5004/dwt.2010.1523

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“…For example, when addressing competences for the use of water by using interviews and state-of-the-art techniques [90], and when planning strategies for promoting reclaimed wastewater in irrigation systems by combining interviews and experimental plot analysis [91].…”

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Risk-Yuck Factor Nexus in Reclaimed Wastewater for Irrigation: Comparing Farmers’ Attitudes and Public Perception

Ricart

Rico

Palom

2019

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The successes and failures of water reuse schemes are shaped by complex interrelationships between technological, economic, and socio-political factors. However, it has long been recognized that the main challenges to more effective water management are largely social rather than technical. This article reviews the recent literature (2007–2017) to analyze driving factors associated with farmers’ concerns and public perception of reclaimed wastewater for irrigation. The aim of the paper is to synthetize how both environmental and health risks and the yuck factor could be addressed in order to promote mutual understanding between farmers and the public. Results show: (1) how farmers and the public perceive environmental and health risks in a similar way, (2) how the yuck factor is more noticeable for the public than farmers, and (3) how constructed wetlands, reclaimed water exchange consortiums, product certification, and direct site visits to water reuse infrastructure could be promoted in order to foster understanding between farmers and the public. The article concludes by providing key research questions for managers and public authorities relating to how to focus on the study of technical and social issues related to water reuse.

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Risk-Yuck Factor Nexus in Reclaimed Wastewater for Irrigation: Comparing Farmers’ Attitudes and Public Perception

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Rico

Palom

2019

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“…In our experiment, the transport and distribution costs were minimal because the experimental plot was located beside the WWTP. As there are several WWTPs in the main irrigated areas of the province of Girona (i.e., the Muga and the Lower Ter river basins), the costs of reusing reclaimed water in most of the irrigated farms would be minimized (Elbana et al, 2010).…”

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“…In the study area today there are some farmers who use reclaimed water. Elbana et al (2010) surveyed these farmers, who were satisfied using this water resource. They pointed out that water supply safety is the principal advantage and the main reason for using reclaimed water for irrigation, especially in drought periods.…”

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Private micro-irrigation costs using reclaimed water

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Span. j. agric. res.

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The cost of reusing water in micro-irrigation at the field level has not been studied in depth although the use of effluents in agriculture is a viable alternative in areas where water is scarce or there is intense competition for its use. The aim of the present study is to analyse the private costs of water reuse in micro-irrigation in an experimental plot. This analysis is intended to provide information about the decision a farmer would make when the choice to use conventional or reclaimed water is guided by cost criteria. The components of the total costs of different combinations of four types of filters and five emitters that can be installed in micro-irrigation systems using reclaimed water have been studied with the data obtained from an experimental plot in conditions similar to those of fruit orchards. Different scenarios that compared the costs of using conventional or reclaimed water in terms of water price and nutrient content were also studied. The results show that a proper combination of filters and emitters can save up to 33% in irrigation costs. Capital costs and maintenance costs were the most variable among the different combinations. Scenario analysis showed that the greater price of reclaimed water could be compensated by high nutrient contents, which would reduce fertilizer costs.Additional key words: clogging; drip emitters; types of filter; water economics; water reuse. ResumenCostes privados del riego por goteo utilizando aguas regeneradas El coste de la reutilización de agua en sistemas de riego por goteo a nivel de parcela no se ha estudiado en profundidad aunque la utilización de aguas residuales en agricultura es una alternativa viable en áreas con escasos recursos hí-dricos o con fuerte competencia por su uso. El objetivo del presente trabajo ha sido analizar los costes privados del uso del agua regenerada del riego por goteo en una parcela experimental. Se pretende que este análisis aporte información sobre cual sería la elección del regante según un criterio de costes si pudiera optar entre utilizar agua convencional o regenerada. Para ello, se analizaron los distintos componentes de los costes totales de diferentes combinaciones de cuatro tipos de filtros y cinco emisores comerciales, partiendo de los datos obtenidos en una parcela experimental en condiciones similares a las de una plantación de frutales. Se estudiaron también distintos escenarios en los que se comparaban los costes del uso de agua convencional o regenerada en función del precio de la misma y del contenido en nutrientes. Los resultados obtenidos indican que una correcta combinación de filtro y emisor puede ahorrar hasta un 33% de los costes de riego. Los costes de inversión y los de mantenimiento fueron los que más variaron entre las distintas combinaciones. El análisis de escenarios evidenció que el mayor precio del agua regenerada podría compensarse con una aportación elevada de nutrientes por parte de la misma, lo que permitiría reducir los costes de fertilización.Palabras clave adicionales: economía ...

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“…The use of non-conventional water resources, such as reclaimed water, is common in many areas of the world, especially in arid and semiarid environments (Yermiyahu et al 2008) and is becoming an alternative to guarantee the irrigation (Elbana et al 2010). Nevertheless in ornamental plant production, the high concentration of toxic elements present in this kind of water could cause damage to soil quality and nutrient balance inducing a decrease of quality and landscape value of these plants.…”

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Efecto del uso de aguas de distinta calidad en el desarrollo, aspectos fisiológicos, nutricionales y ornamentales de plantas de Euonymus japonica Thunb. y Viburnum tinus L.

Bellot¹,

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En primer lugar quiero expresar mi agradecimiento a mis directoras de tesis, las doctoras Mª Jesús Sánchez Blanco y Mª Fernanda Ortuño Gallud, por su gran profesionalidad y dedicación, por todos los consejos que me han dado y su compromiso durante estos cuatro años. A mi tutor Sebastián Bañón Arias, por estar siempre disponible y ayudarme cuando lo he necesitado. Agradecer sinceramente a todas y cada una de las personas del Departamento de Riegos del CEBAS por el apoyo demostrado durante estos años, en especial a Sara Álvarez, Pedro Nortes, Rosalía Alcobendas y Alejandro Galindo, por vuestra ayuda tanto en el campo como en el laboratorio y por vuestra cercanía y afecto. También quisiera expresar mi gratitud a Nieves Fernández, del Departamento de Estrés Abiótico, Producción y Calidad; y a Rafael Clemente y Antonia García, del Departamento de Sostenibilidad de Sistemas Suelo-Plantas, por ofrecerme sus conocimientos y por su disposición en todo momento.

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Preliminary planning for reclaimed water reuse for agricultural irrigation in the province of Girona, Catalonia (Spain)

Cited by 8 publications

References 6 publications

Risk-Yuck Factor Nexus in Reclaimed Wastewater for Irrigation: Comparing Farmers’ Attitudes and Public Perception

Risk-Yuck Factor Nexus in Reclaimed Wastewater for Irrigation: Comparing Farmers’ Attitudes and Public Perception

Private micro-irrigation costs using reclaimed water

Efecto del uso de aguas de distinta calidad en el desarrollo, aspectos fisiológicos, nutricionales y ornamentales de plantas de Euonymus japonica Thunb. y Viburnum tinus L.

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