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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Baldwin, L. B. |
Author Affiliation: | Associate Professor, Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL |
Title: | Current Status of Effluent Irrigation of Urban Landscapes |
Source: | Florida Turf-Grass Conference Proceedings. Vol. 31, October 1983, p. 51-60. |
Publishing Information: | Gainesville, Florida Turf-Grass Association |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Irrigation; Effluent water disposal; Nitrogen; Phosphorus; Potassium; Effluent water
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Abstract/Contents: | "Landspreading sewage effluent is often an economical alternative to treating wastewater to remove most nutrients. Rapid rate infiltration basis, when permissable, are less costly than slow rate, irrigation type systems. Utilization of effluent for irrigation and fertilization of urban landscapes offers several benefits not associated with rapid infiltration. The tables (4 and 5) showing water and nutrient values are significant for homeowners and golf course operators. In addition the water conservation aspect of wastewater re-use is increasingly important. Although it is difficult to assign an economic value to irrigation assurance during water shortages of unknown frequency, the value could be significant in terms of protecting valuable plantings and maintaining customer satisfaction. As coastal water supplies become more critical, pressure from the water management districts, and others, to re-use wastewater adds to the attractiveness of irrigating urban landscapes without depleting municipal water sources. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Summary as abstract Tables |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Baldwin, L. B. 1983. Current Status of Effluent Irrigation of Urban Landscapes. p. 51-60. In Florida Turf-Grass Conference Proceedings. Gainesville, Florida Turf-Grass Association. |
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