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Author(s):Neylan, John
Author Affiliation:Manager, Technology, Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association, Victoria, Australia
Title:The use of recycled wastewater for sportsturf irrigation
Section:Cricket and sports fields
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Meeting Info.:Riccarton Park Racecourse, Christchurch, New Zealand: 30 May-3 June 2005
Source:Proceedings of the Third New Zealand Sports Turf Conference and Trade Show. Vol. 3, 2005, p. 95-103.
Publishing Information:Palmerston North, NZ: New Zealand Sports Turf Institute
# of Pages:9
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Effluent water; Irrigation practices; Irrigation water; Athletic fields; Water availability; Effluent water use; Salinity; Sodium; Permeability; Bicarbonates; Carbonates; Chlorides; Nitrogen; Phosphorus; Heavy metals; Boron; Safety; Site factors
Abstract/Contents:Discusses potential advantages and disadvantages of using recycled wastewater to irrigate sports turf. Explains that "recycled wastewater, is primarily treated sewage effluent and is increasingly being used for irrigating turf. Water authorities in Australia are aiming for greater reuse as the pressure increases on potable water supplies as the urban demands increase." Cautions that "if a reuse scheme is to be sustainable for a long period and most authorities define this as at least 50 years, then there is a need to undertake an extensive investigation before the scheme is implemented. Once the scheme is implemented it must then be monitored to ensure that it is sustainable and does not present either environmental or health risks." Lists possible constitutents of recycled wastewater, including sodium, bicarbonate and carbonate, chloride, nitrogen, phosphorus, heavy metals, and boron. Mentions potential health concerns related to using recycled wastewater, stating that "all wastewaters contain varying levels of microbiological activity and potentially can be considered a health risk...The guidelines are designed to safeguard public health and therefore particular attention is given to microbiological quality (and not chemical)." States that "where recycled wastewater is to be used there is usually a requirement to prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) that describes the site conditions, water quality and how the system will be managed in a sustainable manner." Concludes that "recycled wastewater is a valuable resource, however, it contains nutrients, salts and other possible contaminants. For this reason a detailed site evaluation and thorough knowledge of the quality of the recycled wastewater is required so that an appropriate management strategy can be put in place. On-going monitoring programs are critical in ensuring the long term sustainability of the reuse system."
Language:English
References:13
See Also:Related article "The use of recycled wastewater for turf irrigation" Proceddings of the Second New Zealand Sports Turf Conference and Trade Show, Vol. 2, 2003, p. 107-113 R=140510 R=140510
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Neylan, J. 2005. The use of recycled wastewater for sportsturf irrigation. p. 95-103. In Proceedings of the Third New Zealand Sports Turf Conference and Trade Show. Riccarton Park Racecourse, Christchurch, New Zealand: 30 May-3 June 2005. Palmerston North, NZ: New Zealand Sports Turf Institute.
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