Optimizing Soil for Sustainable Agriculture with Treated Wastewater

Abstract

This research explores the use of treated wastewater as a sustainable resource for agriculture in Oman by assessing its impact on soil properties. However, by conducting the concept in an agricultural region, the research investigates changes in both disturbed and undisturbed soils when treated effluent is used for irrigation. Moreover, laboratory tests were performed to determine the physical and chemical properties of soil and water before and after the application of treated wastewater. Therefore, the results showed that the treated wastewater increased the soil’s hardness due to the migration of salinity elements such as chloride, sodium, and magnesium, enhancing the productivity of the soil. In addition, this study offers significant insights into utilizing treated wastewater for agricultural productivity, supporting sustainable development and groundwater recharge in Oman. In the end, it concludes that treated wastewater when properly filtered through the soil, it can improve soil properties and serve as a valuable resource for sustainable agricultural practices.