
In line with the current World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for the safe use of wastewater, excreta and grey water in agriculture, IWMI is exploring low-cost options which can be implemented all the way along the food chain, from farms to markets to consumers. To make appropriate recommendations, scientists assess risks by sampling the locally available water and irrigated crops. Then they identify the most effective ways to remove pathogens by making changes in common practices.
adapted for wastewater irrigation…
See also:
Improving food safety in Africa where
vegetables are irrigated with polluted water.
1 Drechsel, Pay; Evans, Alexandra. 2010. Wastewater use in irrigated agriculture.Irrigation and Drainage Systems 24(1-2):1-3 (Special issue with contributions by IWMI authors).
Improving food safety in Africa where vegetables are irrigated with polluted water. Awareness and training video for staff of street restaurants. IWMI. 2007. CPWF, DVD.