Analysis of Wastewater Reuse Effect on Field-Scale Water Quality

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the water quality change when wastewater applied to study paddy fields. CREAMS-PADDY (Chemical, Runoff and Erosion from Agricultural Management System) model was used to estimate the field-scale water quality. Simulated results were compared with observed data monitored from Byeongjeom study paddy fields which is located near the Suwon sewage treatment plant in Gyeonggi-do. Significance analysis was performed for the three different irrigation water quality level and five fertilizer reduction scenarios using LSD (Least Significant Difference) and DMRT (Duncan's Multiple Range Test). Total nitrogen was found to be significant for both irrigation water quality level and fertilizer reduction while total phosphorus was not. Annual drainage load for total nitrogen was reduced by 66∼92 % compared to irrigation load when treated wastewater irrigated to study paddy fields from 2002 to 2007. Total phosphorus was reduced by 70∼86 %.

Analysis of Water Quality and Soil Environment in Paddy Fields Partially Irrigated with Untreated Wastewater

“…하수의 농업용수로의 이용에 관한 연구는 대체수자원 확 보의 관점에서 국내외에서 활발히 이루어져 왔다. 국내에서 는 하수처리수의 직접재이용에 따른 논에서의 수질, 토양, 그 리고 생육영향 등을 평가하는 연구 (Kang et al, 2004;Kang et al, 2007;Jang et al, 2010;Seong et al, 2011; Jang et al,…”