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A framework for efficient wastewater treatment and recycling systems

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  • Mekala, Gayathri Devi
  • Davidson, Brian
  • Samad, Madar
  • Boland, Anne-Maree

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Use of un-treated/partially treated wastewater for irrigation in the dry countries of Asia and Africa and recycling of treated wastewater in the water scarce developed countries has become a common practice due to various reasons. While the lack of wastewater treatment to appropriate levels before use is a major problem in developing countries, the high cost of wastewater recycling is the major problem in developed countries. The current paper is part of a doctoral research and presents the conceptual framework for the research and the methodology that can be used to tackle the problems associated with wastewater recycling.

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  • Mekala, Gayathri Devi & Davidson, Brian & Samad, Madar & Boland, Anne-Maree, 2008. "A framework for efficient wastewater treatment and recycling systems," IWMI Research Reports 46387, International Water Management Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:iwmirr:46387
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.46387
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