Wastewater Management for Irrigation: Principles and Practices

For centuries, wastewater has been improperly used in agriculture, presenting potential risks to public health and the environment. This book deals with systems of wastewater irrigation practices around the world, covering different climate zones apart from showing casing practices for sustainable irrigation practices and more efficient ways of conveying irrigation waters - the life blood of agriculture, undoubtedly the most important sector in the world. Thus, this book presents literature review that addresses the effects, both positive and negative, of wastewater use in agriculture, emphasizing the effects on the soil environment.