Irrigating crops with untreated wastewater exposes huge numbers to health risk
Resource details
Resource ID
3260
Access
Open
Contributed by
Maheshi Adams
Other
Pay Drechsel Mexico wastewater irrigation health
risks
Date
28 September 17
Country
South Asia, east asia
Summary
Nearly 30 million hectares of cropland worldwide is likely to be irrigated with untreated wastewater – 50% more than previously estimated, a study reveals. As a result, some 885 million people are exposed to serious health risks.
Source
Environmental Research Web
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