Sewage Farming

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Agricultural practice
Wastewater treatment method
gptkbp:alternativeTo Constructed wetlands
Modern wastewater treatment plants
gptkbp:benefit Nutrient recycling
Reduced need for chemical fertilizers
gptkbp:defines The use of sewage or wastewater for irrigating and fertilizing agricultural land
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Soil contamination
Risk of water pollution
Spread of pathogens
gptkbp:geographic_prevalence Practiced in China
Practiced in India
Practiced in parts of Europe
gptkbp:historicalName Practiced since the 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sewage Farming
gptkbp:mainCrops Fodder crops
Non-food crops
gptkbp:purpose Crop irrigation
Disposal of sewage
Soil fertilization
gptkbp:regulates Subject to environmental and health regulations
gptkbp:relatedConcept Effluent irrigation
Land treatment of wastewater
gptkbp:riskFactor Crop contamination
Heavy metal accumulation in soil
gptkbp:uses Untreated or partially treated sewage
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Bailey_Denton
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7