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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2021 SpainPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Dorado-Guerra, Diana Yaritza;
Dorado-Guerra, Diana Yaritza
Dorado-Guerra, Diana Yaritza in OpenAIREParedes Arquiola, Javier;
Paredes Arquiola, Javier
Paredes Arquiola, Javier in OpenAIREPérez-Martín, Miguel Ángel;
Tafur Hermann, Harold;Pérez-Martín, Miguel Ángel
Pérez-Martín, Miguel Ángel in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su132212835
handle: 10251/179421
High nutrient discharge from groundwater (GW) into surface water (SW) have multiple undesirable effects on river water quality. With the aim to estimate the impact of anthropic pressures and river–aquifer interactions on nitrate status in SW, this study integrates two hydrological simulation and water quality models. PATRICAL models SW–GW interactions and RREA models streamflow changes due to human activity. The models were applied to the Júcar River Basin District (RBD), where 33% of the aquifers have a concentration above 50 mg NO3−/L. As a result, there is a direct linear correlation between the nitrate concentration in rivers and aquifers (Júcar r2 = 0.9, and Turia r2 = 0.8), since in these Mediterranean basins, the main amount of river flows comes from groundwater discharge. The concentration of nitrates in rivers and GW tends to increase downstream of the district, where artificial surfaces and agriculture are concentrated. The total NO3− load to Júcar RBD rivers was estimated at 10,202 tN/year (239 kg/km2/year), from which 99% is generated by diffuse pollution, and 3378 tN/year (79 kg/km2/year) is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea. Changes in nitrate concentration in the RBD rivers are strongly related to the source of irrigation water, river–aquifer interactions, and flow regulation. The models used in this paper allow the identification of pollution sources, the forecasting of nitrate concentration in surface and groundwater, and the evaluation of the efficiency of measures to prevent water degradation, among other applications.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2020 SpainPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:María J. López-Serrano;
María J. López-Serrano
María J. López-Serrano in OpenAIREJuan F. Velasco-Muñoz;
Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz
Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz in OpenAIREJosé A. Aznar-Sánchez;
José A. Aznar-Sánchez
José A. Aznar-Sánchez in OpenAIREIsabel M. Román-Sánchez;
Isabel M. Román-Sánchez
Isabel M. Román-Sánchez in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su12218948
handle: 10835/8783 , 10835/8792
It is estimated that at least one quarter of the world’s population will be affected by water shortages in the coming years and by 2030 there will be a global water deficit of 40% if urgent action is not taken. Currently, the main consumer of water globally is agriculture. In addition, it has been estimated that to meet the demand for food by 2050, the water available for agricultural irrigation would have to increase by 70%. In this context, wastewater could become a relevant water resource to meet this growing demand. This article aims to show the state of the global research on sustainable use of wastewater in agriculture. To this end, a systematic qualitative analysis and a quantitative bibliometric analysis were conducted. The search was carried out for the period 2000–2019, and the analyzed sample comprised 1986 articles. The results show that this line of research is one of the most outstanding within agriculture and has gained special relevance during the last five years. Research has improved significantly at a technical level, but problems such as energy consumption, and the elimination of heavy metals and elements of chemical and pharmacological products, still need to be refined. There is a particular lack of contributions covering social aspects. This article can serve as a reference for both researchers and stakeholders interested in this topic.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 2022Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Geraldo Cardoso de Oliveira Neto;
Roberto Rodrigues Leite; Wagner Cezar Lucato;Geraldo Cardoso de Oliveira Neto
Geraldo Cardoso de Oliveira Neto in OpenAIRERosangela Maria Vanalle;
+3 AuthorsRosangela Maria Vanalle
Rosangela Maria Vanalle in OpenAIREGeraldo Cardoso de Oliveira Neto;
Roberto Rodrigues Leite; Wagner Cezar Lucato;Geraldo Cardoso de Oliveira Neto
Geraldo Cardoso de Oliveira Neto in OpenAIRERosangela Maria Vanalle;
Rosangela Maria Vanalle
Rosangela Maria Vanalle in OpenAIREMarlene Amorim;
Marlene Amorim
Marlene Amorim in OpenAIREJoão Carlos Oliveira Matias;
João Carlos Oliveira Matias
João Carlos Oliveira Matias in OpenAIREVikas Kumar;
Vikas Kumar
Vikas Kumar in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su14052944
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the economic and environmental gains that result from the implementation of cleaner production in a small enterprise (SE) from the metal and mechanics industry, allowing for overcoming barriers and contributing to sustainable development goals. The research work builds on a case study that involved several data sources, including semi structured interviewing and non-participant observation. Data analysis involved the calculation of mass balance, building solid and liquid waste that were minimized in the process. The results suggest that cleaner production led to economic gains, by allowing for reduction in losses and promoting a better use of raw materials. It also led to environmental improvements by means of the implementation of a wastewater treatment station that allowed for the reuse of water in the manufacturing process. It was concluded that the economic gain in the project played a determinant role for the SE to overcome the barriers for the implementation of CP and leading to the reduction of the environmental impact in the abiotic, biotic, water and air compartments, as estimated with the Mass Intensity Factor. The study offers a timely and relevant contribution for the literature in the field, while offering insights for o managerial practice, and the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations Development Program.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 2022 PortugalPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Paulo J. Ramísio;
Paulo J. Ramísio
Paulo J. Ramísio in OpenAIRERita Salgado Brito;
Rita Salgado Brito
Rita Salgado Brito in OpenAIREPaula Beceiro;
Paula Beceiro
Paula Beceiro in OpenAIREhandle: 1822/81925
Urban drainage systems face intrinsic constraints related to the deterioration of infrastructure, the interaction between systems, and increasing requirements and stresses that lower the quality of provided services. Furthermore, climate change and the need for the efficient use of resources are providing additional pressures that cannot be addressed solely with “Business-as-usual” solutions. In this paper, the consequences of such problems and limitations on the urban environment have been assessed through the identification of linked major impacts (e.g., urban flooding and pollution events) and societal externalities (e.g., economic losses, health and social issues, and environmental risks). Since Nature-based Solutions (NBS) consider human well-being, socio-economic development, and governance principles, they open new perspectives regarding urban sustainability, quality of life, and climate change adaptation. To highlight their added value to existing Urban Drainage Systems (UDS), the synergies that result from implementing NBS with traditional urban drainage systems were identified and assessed. Based on a comprehensive framework, for both wastewater and stormwater, the relevant opportunities for rethinking UDS and NBS were identified. Most relevant positive effects go beyond the mitigation of existing intrinsic constraints of traditional systems (e.g., dealing with the control of pollutants or stormwater management) since NBS also provide important economic, social, and environmental co-benefits by including water in urban planning and providing greener open spaces. This integrated and complementary solution not only represents a contribution to the sustainable management of urban water, but also enables an increase in the resilience of urban areas and, in particular, water services against climate change and for additional social co-benefits.
Sustainability arrow_drop_down SustainabilityOther literature type . 2022License: CC BYData sources: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing InstituteUniversidade do Minho: RepositoriUMArticle . 2022License: CC BYData sources: Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMUniversidade do Minho: RepositoriUMOther literature type . 2022License: CC BYData sources: Universidade do Minho: RepositoriUMadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Conference object , Other literature type 2022 GermanyPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Frauke Brockhage;
Frauke Brockhage
Frauke Brockhage in OpenAIREMientje Lüsse;
Jörg Klasmeier;Mientje Lüsse
Mientje Lüsse in OpenAIREVerena Pietzner;
+1 AuthorsVerena Pietzner
Verena Pietzner in OpenAIREFrauke Brockhage;
Frauke Brockhage
Frauke Brockhage in OpenAIREMientje Lüsse;
Jörg Klasmeier;Mientje Lüsse
Mientje Lüsse in OpenAIREVerena Pietzner;
Marco Beeken;Verena Pietzner
Verena Pietzner in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su14159516
Anthropogenic influences and the excessive input of reactive nitrogen compounds into the environment have already severely destabilized the natural nitrogen cycle. Especially in northwestern Germany, many water bodies are polluted by nitrate, inducing negative effects on the ecosystem and drinking water as well as possible risks to human health. In cooperation with almost 600 citizens and 200 students, this issue was addressed in a citizen science project carried out by the Universities of Osnabrück and Oldenburg, gathering 8754 nitrate measurements at 545 monitoring sites from September 2019 to March 2021. The data were used to evaluate the potential of citizen science for research on nitrogen pollution of water bodies. In a pre-investigation, we proved that nitrate test strips are suitable as a measurement method for the citizen science approach to provide an overview of nitrate pollution. We then analyzed whether the citizen science approach can be used to establish an area-wide representative measurement network, to what extent the data can be used for spatial and temporal analyses, and whether the data are consistent with the results of other monitoring initiatives. For this purpose, geoprocessing tools, such as spatial joins and heatmaps, were combined with descriptive statistics and nonparametric statistical tests. Although it was not possible to establish a representative monitoring network due to the uneven spatial distribution of monitoring sites, a large part of the intended area was covered by monitoring sites. Thus, the data provide a good overview of the nitrate pollution in the region and shed light on influencing factors. Spatial impacts, such as land cover and use and hydrogeological conditions, as well as seasonal impacts were statistically evidenced with the citizen science data. Furthermore, the consistency of the data with the measurement results of established measurement initiatives confirm the quality of the citizen science dataset. Accordingly, citizen science can be used to investigate spatial and temporal factors influencing nitrogen pollution, and thus contributes to water conservation research as an innovative approach.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 2022 SpainPublisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Authors:Isabel Martínez-Alcalá;
Isabel Martínez-Alcalá
Isabel Martínez-Alcalá in OpenAIREMaría Pilar Bernal;
María Pilar Bernal
María Pilar Bernal in OpenAIRERafael Clemente;
Francisco Pellicer-Martínez; +1 AuthorsRafael Clemente
Rafael Clemente in OpenAIREIsabel Martínez-Alcalá;
Isabel Martínez-Alcalá
Isabel Martínez-Alcalá in OpenAIREMaría Pilar Bernal;
María Pilar Bernal
María Pilar Bernal in OpenAIRERafael Clemente;
Francisco Pellicer-Martínez;Rafael Clemente
Rafael Clemente in OpenAIREAgustín Lahora;
Agustín Lahora
Agustín Lahora in OpenAIREhandle: 10261/343222
Abstract The increasing shortage of conventional water for crop irrigation in arid and semiarid regions is encouraging the use of non-conventional resources. Nevertheless, concern about the presence and possible negative effects of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in reclaimed waters can put in danger the possible use of this water source. To clarify the guarantees that reclaimed water offers, a mesocosm study was carried out. Pots with a lettuce were watered with three different types of water (distilled, reclaimed and spiked with CECs). The results showed a low concentration of these compounds in leachates and in plant tissues when reclaimed water was used. However, their concentrations were high when pots were watered with spiked water, mainly for carbamazepine (CBZ), reaching a maximum of 2982 ng L− 1 in leachates and 45.2 ng g− 1 in plant roots. In lettuces watered with spiked water, CBZ was found in edible part at very low concentrations that did not imply any human risk. Finally, an acute toxicity test was performed with the leachates, which resulted only slightly toxic for spiked water. This work confirms that, with the current technical improvements of active sludge water treatment, reclaimed water can be used for irrigation without risk for CECs contamination.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2021 SpainPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Leticia Gallego-Valero;
Leticia Gallego-Valero
Leticia Gallego-Valero in OpenAIREEncarnación Moral-Parajes;
Encarnación Moral-Parajes
Encarnación Moral-Parajes in OpenAIREIsabel María Román-Sánchez;
Isabel María Román-Sánchez
Isabel María Román-Sánchez in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su13095066
handle: 10835/10619
Given the problem of water scarcity and the importance of this resource for the sustainability of the planet, wastewater treatment and its costs have become a key issue for proper water management. Using bibliometric analysis of publications in the Web of Science database, this study presents an overview of the research on wastewater treatment costs in the period 1950–2020. The worldwide search returned 22,788 articles for wastewater treatment costs, which compares poorly to the results for research on wastewater treatment, accounting for only 12.34% of the total output on wastewater treatment. The findings of this study reveal the leading countries in this field of research (China, USA, India, Spain and the UK), with the articles being published in a wide range of high impact journals. Similarly, there are very few results on UV and chlorination costs, despite the importance of these two treatments for wastewater disinfection and reuse. This study is aimed at researchers in this field, helping them to identify recent trends, and at the main institutions in the scientific community working on this subject.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2019 NetherlandsPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Sinéad O’Keeffe;
Sinéad O’Keeffe
Sinéad O’Keeffe in OpenAIREDaniela Thrän;
Daniela Thrän
Daniela Thrän in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su12010237
Anaerobic digestion producing biogas is an important decentralized renewable energy technology used to mitigate climate change. It is dependent on local and regional feedstocks, which determine its sustainability. This has led to discussions on how to alter feedstock for biogas plants without compromising their GHG (Greenhouse gas) saving, one particular issue being the use of Maize silage (MS) as the dominant feedstock. To support this discussion, this paper presents an integrated life cycle assessment of energy crop cultivation for 425 biogas catchments in the region of Central Germany (CG). The simulations for the CG region showed that MS as an effective crop to mitigate GHG emissions per kilowatt hour (GHGculti) was context dependent. In some cases, GHGculti reductions were supported due to higher yields, and in other cases, this led to increased GHGculti. We show that the often-proposed strategy of substituting one crop for another needs to be adapted for strategies which take into account the crop mixtures fed into biogas plants and how they perform altogether, under the specific regional and locational conditions. Only in this way can the trade-offs for lower GHGculti be identified and managed.
Sustainability arrow_drop_down SustainabilityOther literature type . 2019License: CC BYFull-Text: http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/1/237/pdfData sources: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing InstituteWageningen Staff PublicationsArticle . 2020License: CC BYData sources: Wageningen Staff Publicationsadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2021 PortugalPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:António Freire Diogo;
Ricardo Alves Resende; António Luís Oliveira;António Freire Diogo
António Freire Diogo in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su132212696
handle: 10316/105490
This paper presents a general conceptual procedure and an economic, sustainable, resilient, and integrated solution for the water supply and landscape irrigation of a large touristic complex projected in an arid to semi-arid southwest coastal region of the island of Santiago in Cape Verde, in the Western African Sahel. It is assumed that underground water can be explored, but at a minimum level to avoid aquifers depletion or any eventual saline intrusion, and that surface water can be mobilised with the construction of a dam. Other important sources of water that were identified, assessed, and compared include treated wastewater produced in the complex, which can be reused for irrigation after undergoing tertiary treatment, and desalinated sea water, which requires the construction of a desalination plant. The devised procedure includes the definition of all feasible alternatives by a deterministic complete enumeration, and the selection of the optimised solution that may be determined by a single objective cost function to be minimised, as well as by a multi-criteria decision-making process that considers a conventional 1–5 score to be maximised. Beyond the cost, four additional criteria are considered and scored for each solution, namely, Environmental Sustainability, Water Quality, Resilience, and Local Integration, and for the relative weighting between criteria a weighted sum model is assumed. For the parameters and cost models used, the best solution that was found considers that the landscape irrigation is performed with surface water and reused wastewater, and that the water distribution network is supplied with underground and desalinated water. Other solutions more or less close can be selected based on different scores or different decision maker weighting preferences.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2019 SpainPublisher:MDPI AG Authors: Yair Andrey Rivas-Sánchez;María Fátima Moreno-Pérez;
María Fátima Moreno-Pérez
María Fátima Moreno-Pérez in OpenAIREJosé Roldán-Cañas;
José Roldán-Cañas
José Roldán-Cañas in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su11030782
handle: 10396/18105
Green wall irrigation procedures are a particularly important and hard task, given that the quality of the green wall depends on them. There is currently a wide variety of irrigation programmers available, with a range of functions and prices, thereby replacing manual activities and making it easier to maintain green walls. This paper proposes the use of low-cost automated irrigation programmers via a freeware called Arduino. The system is based on air and substrate measurements to ensure optimal plant growth and high water-use efficiency. At certain thresholds, the irrigation system is activated. This not only makes irrigation more convenient but also helps to reduce energy consumption, increases irrigation efficiency and saves time. The data is then sent via Transmission Control Protocol using Internet of Things technology, in this case ThingSpeak. The platform compiles the data and presents them in simple graphical format, thus enabling real-time monitoring from wherever there is Internet access. Together with Arduino, the project incorporates the Raspberry pi system that operates like a database via Hypertext Transfer Protocol Wi-Fi received by a Structured Query Language (MySQL) server using Hypertext Preprocessor. These data are used for the subsequent analysis of green wall performance.
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