Study of the fertilizing potential of the treated wastewater of the Kolea wastewater treatment plant (Algeria)

Nakib, Maamar; Kettab, Ahmed; Berreksi, Ali; Tebbal, Sarah; Bouanani, Hanane

doi:10.1080/19443994.2015.1054310

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“…Table 1 shows that wastewater used in this study contained about 3.86 mg L −1 of ammonia (or 3 mg NH 4 -N L −1 ) and 18. The wastewater used in our study did not contain detectable amounts of P; however, other studies have reported that wastewater irrigation increased N, P, and K contents in the soil by 40, 43, and 82 kg ha −1 yr −1 , respectively (Nakib, Kettab, Berreksi, Tebbal, & Bouanani, 2016;Rodrigues dos Santos et al, 2015). Results from our study should alleviate any concern of excess N addition by wastewater irrigation (Sophocleous, Townsend, Vocasek, Ma, & Ashok, 2009 (Figure 3a-c).…”

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Organic carbon, nutrient, and salt dynamics in saline soil and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) irrigated with treated municipal wastewater

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Section: Significant Influence Of Growth Year On Nutrient Concentrationsmentioning

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Organic carbon, nutrient, and salt dynamics in saline soil and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) irrigated with treated municipal wastewater

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“…Our study's findings on TSS differ because of wastewater characteristics and treatment processes. For instance, a study conducted in Kolea's WWTP in northern Algeria reported similar values of 14.8 mg/L for TSS concentration in the treated effluent [51]. In Madrid, Spain, TSS concentrations range from 28.4 to 79.4 mg/L in the treated effluent [52].…”

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Assessing the Quality of Treated Wastewater for Irrigation: A Case Study of Ain Sefra Wastewater Treatment Plant

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This study aimed to assess the water quality parameters in the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) of Ain Sefra, southwestern Algeria. Various methods were employed to analyze the performance and suitability of the WWTP for irrigation. The results revealed effective removal of nitrates, with levels below the limit set for irrigation water. The dissolved oxygen content showed efficient biological processes and good degradation of organic matter. Phosphate levels were found to be within FAO and Algerian irrigation standards. However, elevated ammonia levels were observed, exceeding typical ranges for irrigation. The suitability of groundwater for irrigation was evaluated by calculating groundwater suitability indices. These indices categorized all samples as either excellent or good based on their Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) and Kelly’s ratio. However, the sodium percentage values raised concerns about potential negative effects on the soil. Some samples were deemed unsuitable for irrigation because of high magnesium hazard and potential salinity values. These findings offer valuable insights into the performance and suitability of treated wastewater for irrigation in the Ain Sefra region. They can inform decision makers and stakeholders involved in agriculture and water management.

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Assessment of chemical and bacteriological status of treated wastewater of the Baraki WWTP (Algeria) for agricultural purposes

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Due to its geographical location in the arid and semi-arid zone, Algeria is suffering from water stress amplified by the effects of climate change. For these reasons, this study was conducted to evaluate the suitability for agricultural reuse of treated wastewater of Baraki WWTP. The quality of agricultural reuse is related to the physico-chemical parameters and indicators of water quality. The bacteriological characteristics including total and fecal coliforms, fecal Enterococci, Salmonella spp. and Staphylococci spp. were also considered. The results revealed that sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) and soluble sodium percentage (SSP) values were excellent for irrigation. Wilcox diagram showed that most of the samples fall in the field of C3-S1 indicating high salinity and low sodium water. The physico-chemical results indicated that most of the parameters are in conformity with standards except ammonia NH4+ and total nitrogen that are higher than the permissible limit of USEPA and FAO. The average concentrations of heavy metals are low compared to the FAO recommendations. However, the bacteriological analyses confirmed the existence of germs indicating a fecal contamination exceeding the WHO regulations but an absence of pathogenic germs. Hence, the disinfection of this water and adequate treatment is needed before its use for agricultural purposes.

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Study of the fertilizing potential of the treated wastewater of the Kolea wastewater treatment plant (Algeria)

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Organic carbon, nutrient, and salt dynamics in saline soil and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) irrigated with treated municipal wastewater

Organic carbon, nutrient, and salt dynamics in saline soil and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) irrigated with treated municipal wastewater

Assessing the Quality of Treated Wastewater for Irrigation: A Case Study of Ain Sefra Wastewater Treatment Plant

Assessment of chemical and bacteriological status of treated wastewater of the Baraki WWTP (Algeria) for agricultural purposes

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