Farmer perceptions regarding irrigation with treated wastewater in the West Bank, Tunisia, and Qatar. Issue 3 (3rd April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dare, Anne; Mohtar, Rabi H.
• Is Part Of: Water international. Volume 43:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 460
• Page End: 471
• Publication Date: 2018-04-03
• Subjects: Treated wastewater -- water reuse -- irrigation -- arid land -- adoption -- acceptance -- MENA; Water -- Periodicals; Water-supply -- Periodicals; 333.9105
• DOI: 10.1080/02508060.2018.1453012
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0250-8060

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Heads of households, farmers, and experts in wastewater and agriculture in the West Bank, Tunisia and Qatar were engaged in consultations to understand their farming/gardening practices, perceived benefits and risks of using treated wastewater, willingness to pay for various qualities of water, safe handling practices, and knowledge of local organizations and regulatory agencies. Most view wastewater as unsafe for reuse in agriculture, and users feel local monitoring and oversight are insufficient. Improving transparency of wastewater management and providing extension about the true risks and benefits of this practice will improve the success and safety of future reuse projects.