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(Reference retrieved automatically from SciELO through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Adaptation of domestic effluent for agricultural reuse by biological, physical treatment and disinfection by ultraviolet radiation

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Author(s):
Andressa de Almeida Soares Oliveira [1] ; Reinaldo Gaspar Bastos [2] ; Claudinei Fonseca Souza [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Departamento de Recursos Naturais e Proteção Ambiental (DRNPA) - Brasil
[2] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Departamento de Tecnologia Agroindustrial e Socioeconomia Rural (DTAISer) - Brasil
[3] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Departamento de Recursos Naturais e Proteção Ambiental (DRNPA) - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Rev. Ambient. Água; v. 14, n. 2 2019-03-11.
Abstract

Abstract Domestic effluent reuse is an alternative for irrigated agriculture in situations of reduced water availability. However, as there is the presence of pathogens in wastewater, the disinfection process is necessary before use. This research evaluated the sanitary and agricultural viability of treated wastewater at a pilot-scale station composed of a septic tank, Wetlands and an ultraviolet radiation (UV) disinfection system. The Sewage Treatment Station (STS) is installed in the Agricultural Sciences Center, UFSCar, in Araras city, SP, and receives 2000 L of sewage daily, which was monitored in terms of pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity (EC), dissolved oxygen (DO), sodium (Na), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), magnesium (Mg), total organic carbon (TOC), total coliforms (TC), Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR).The removal efficiency of the parameters was calculated based on the input and output means of each treatment unit. Results indicated removal efficiency for K (68.2%), TN (54.1%) and TP (36.1%). The levels of Na (26.7%) and Ca (22.9%) demonstrated the contribution of these salts to the wastewater; however, SAR did not present any risks for soil sodification. Microbiologically, the STS presented removal efficiency of 4 and 5 log-cycles for TC and E. coli, respectively. Therefore, results of monitoring indicate that the treated wastewater presents sanitary and agricultural viability, and conforms with the current legislation. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/20081-7 - Study of viability wastewater treated in rural areas: quality effects in culture and soil
Grantee:Claudinei Fonseca Souza
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 13/14893-7 - Viability of using reuse water for hydroponic cultivation of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)
Grantee:Claudinei Fonseca Souza
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants