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Database research record2016·Global

Reuse water and urban horticulture: alliance towards more sustainable cities

Douglas Roberto Bizari, Jean Carlos Cardoso

Horticultura Brasileira

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This article discusses the potential of using recycled water from treated domestic sewage in urban horticulture as a solution to escalating clean water shortages. While cultural and sanitary impediments exist for large-scale use, and knowledge of treatments is limited, a safe alternative is irrigation for non-edible species like those in floriculture and landscaping. This approach can combine environmental protection with agricultural productivity, support local development, create jobs, and aid environmental protection.