Agricultural Reuse

In 2012, WRF began to partner with agricultural organizations to jointly understand the nutrient contributions of point and non-point sources and to provide peer-reviewed tools to minimize nutrient runoff into receiving waters. This effort has recently expanded into the areas of agricultural reuse, nutrient recovery and codigestion.

Below you will find the latest resources and research projects related to WRF's agricultural water reuse efforts.



 

Fact Sheets

	WRF Agricultural Sector Research Efforts (PDF)				Assessing Potential Risks from Consuming Fruits and Vegetables Irrigated with Recycled Water (PDF)

Research Reports

Projects	Executive Summary (PDF)	Project Number	Release Date
Title
State of Irrigated Agricultural Water Reuse – Impediments and Incentives		Reuse-15-08	In Progress
White Paper on Groundwater Replenishment with Recycled Water on Agricultural Lands		Reuse-16-03	2018
Evaluating Economic and Environmental Benefits of Water Reuse for Agriculture		Reuse16-06	Contract Under Review
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety rule: Opportunities and Impacts on Potential Water Reuse for Agricultural Irrigation		Reuse-16-07	Contract Under Review
Agricultural Best Management Practices Database (AgBMPDB): Version 2.0 Data Summary Agricultural Best Management Practices Database (AgBMPDB): Version 2.0 Data Summary		SIWM14T16 SIWM15T16	2017
Recycled Water Use in Zoo and Wildlife Facility Settings		Reuse-07-06	2013
Risk Assessment Study of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Nonpotable Recycled Water to Support Public Review (Phase 1) Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products Communications Toolkit (Phase 2)		Reuse-09-06	2011, 2012
Attenuation of PPCPs through Golf Courses Using Recycled Water		Reuse-08-02	2010