Multi-criteria assessment model to identify suitable areas for treated wastewater reuse in agriculture

A model of land suitability analysis for irrigation with treated domestic wastewater is presented. The model integrates tools of Multi-Criteria Evaluation with Geographical Information Systems. Several criteria were selected to adapt the model to the condi-tions and characteristics of the case study...

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Autores: Gatto D'andrea, María Laura, Iribarnegaray, Martín Alejandro, Tejerina, Walter Alfredo, Salas Barboza, Ariela Griselda Judith, Correa, Juan José Orlando, Rodriguez Alvarez, Maria Soledad, Seghezzo, Lucas
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2021
País:Argentina
Institución:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
Repositorio:CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/170514
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/11336/170514
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:CAFAYATE
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
LAND SUITABILITY
WASTEWATER REUSE
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Sumario:A model of land suitability analysis for irrigation with treated domestic wastewater is presented. The model integrates tools of Multi-Criteria Evaluation with Geographical Information Systems. Several criteria were selected to adapt the model to the condi-tions and characteristics of the case study. The adaptation process included field visits, a bibliographical review, and personal interviews with local actors and experts. Six constraints and 10 factors were selected and 3158 hectares suitable for the activity were identified. The areas were classified into three categories of aptitude, representing high fitness sites close to the current wastewater treatment plant. The developed tool allowed us to integrate different criteria to assess site suitability for wastewater reuse, with the advantage that the tool can be adapted to other regions and/or objectives.