Impact of Sewage and Industrial Effluents on Soil-Plant Health

Antil, R. S.

doi:10.5772/37403

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“…Quality of irrigation water, as posited by [7], influences soil properties, crop yield, and water management in agricultural activities. Studies have shown improvements in the physiochemical characteristics of soil following sewage water irrigation [8]. Domestic wastewater, containing essential plant nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients, positively influences plant growth [9,10].…”

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Sewage Water Use in Crop Production and Its Effect on Physico-Chemical and Biological Properties of Soil: A Review

Sushil,

Khokhar,

Bhardwaj

et al. 2024

J. Exp. Agric. Int.

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The availability of freshwater for irrigation is dwindling, prompting the need for innovative solutions to tackle this critical issue. This research delves into comparing sewage water with fresh water, recognizing the immense volume of wastewater generated daily due to rapid population growth and industrial expansion. The current state of sewage water in India presents a formidable challenge, highlighting the imperative for proactive management strategies moving forward. The study explores methods to harness sewage water for agricultural use, aiming to enhance productivity while acknowledging the global significance of wastewater management. Sewage water composition varies depending on local industrial activities, often containing higher levels of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, organic carbon, micronutrients, and soil microbial content compared to regular water sources. Utilizing sewage water for irrigation can positively impact soil chemistry and fertility, although it may increase electrical conductivity, albeit usually within acceptable limits to mitigate soil salinity risks. However, sewage water typically contains elevated concentrations of heavy metals such as Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, and Nickel, posing potential hazards to soil and plant health if surpassing safety thresholds. Continuous use of sewage water may exacerbate the accumulation of these hazardous metals, posing risks to both soil quality and human health. Nonetheless, during periods of water scarcity crucial for crop growth, sewage water emerges as a vital resource, potentially saving agricultural productivity. In this context, sewage farming emerges as a promising approach to alleviate the demand for freshwater while addressing wastewater challenges. Embracing sewage water for irrigation holds the promise of significant advancements in curbing wastewater proliferation, underscoring its role as a sustainable solution for agricultural water requirements.

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Sewage Water Use in Crop Production and Its Effect on Physico-Chemical and Biological Properties of Soil: A Review

Sushil,

Khokhar,

Bhardwaj

et al. 2024

J. Exp. Agric. Int.

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“…Most major industries have treatment facilities for industrial effluents, but this is not the case with small-scale industries, which cannot afford sustainable investments in pollution control equipment, as their profit margin is very slender (Singh, 2012). Hence, there are issues of these industrial wastes management, which later becomes menacing concern after accumulations.…”

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Factor Analysis Techniques for the Assessment of Water Quality: A Case Study of Okun River, Ilorin, Kwara State

Okoro

Adebayo

Saliu

et al. 2019

Fountain Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences

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Okun River caters for diverse needs. Resulting from rapid industrialization and urbanization, the quality of the river is significantly affected. The study of impact of discharged industrial wastewaters into Okun River was carried out. Physicochemical properties such as temperature, turbidity, conductivity, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, colour, odour, pH, total hardness, chloride, and concentrations of heavy metals (chromium, manganese, iron, copper, zinc and cadmium) were assessed. The mean concentrations of heavy metals and the physicochemical parameters determined were compared with standards and tolerance limit. Cr was not detected in all the samples while Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn and Cd concentrations varied from 0.10-3.47 mg/L, 2.64-9.65 mg/L,0.37-3.79 mg/L, 0.22-1.53 mg/L and 0.00-0.03 mg/L respectively. The mean values of pH, temperature, conductivity, turbidity, TSS, TDS, total hardness and chloride ranged between 6.33-7.77, 25.0-29.0 oC, 325-815 mS/cm, 14.80-209.33 NTU, 733.33-1033.33 mg/L, 133-395.67 mg/L, 137.50-962.50 mg/L and 11.52- 49.04 mg/L respectively. The principal component analysis confirmed the heavy metals to be from anthropogenic and industrial origin.

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Impact of Sewage and Industrial Effluents on Soil-Plant Health

Cited by 2 publications

References 11 publications

Sewage Water Use in Crop Production and Its Effect on Physico-Chemical and Biological Properties of Soil: A Review

Sewage Water Use in Crop Production and Its Effect on Physico-Chemical and Biological Properties of Soil: A Review

Factor Analysis Techniques for the Assessment of Water Quality: A Case Study of Okun River, Ilorin, Kwara State

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