Putting waste to good use
Wastewater irrigation is an economical and high-in-nutrients option for even the poorest farmers. But, if untreated, the consequences for our health and the environment can be catastrophic. Discover the …
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ISO 16075-2:2015 covers the following issues:
- criteria for the design of treated wastewater (herinafter: TWW) irrigation projects intended to prevent public health risks within the population that has been in direct or indirect contact with the TWW or with any product that has come in contact with the TWW;
- specifications of the following:
- the quality of the TWW that can be used for irrigation;
- the types of crops that can be irrigated with TWW;
- the combination of the qualities of the irrigated TWW and the types of crops that can be irrigated;
- the strategy of using barriers that can reduce the risks that arise from TWW irrigation;
- the correlation between the quality of the TWW, the irrigated crops, and the types of barriers that can be used;
- the distance required between the TWW irrigation areas and residential areas.
General information
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Status : PublishedPublication date : 2015-08
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Edition : 1Number of pages : 24
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- ICS :
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Water quality in general
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Sewage water
This standard contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
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No Poverty
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Zero Hunger
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Good Health and Well-being
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Quality Education
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Gender Equality
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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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Reduced Inequalities
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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Climate Action
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Life Below Water
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Life on Land
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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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