Author(s):
Noura Benlemlih, Mohammed Elghali Khiyati, Safae EL Aammouri, Mohammed Ibriz
Email(s):
noura.benlemlih@uit.ac.ma
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00787 
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Noura Benlemlih1*, Mohammed Elghali Khiyati2, Safae EL Aammouri 1, Mohammed Ibriz1
1Laboratory of Vegetal, Animal Productions and Agro-Industry, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, B.P 242 Kenitra 14000, Morocco.
2Engineering Sciences - Water and Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Hassan II Agronomic and Veterinary Institute, BP - 6202 Rabat - 10000, Morocco.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 17,
Issue - 10,
Year - 2024
ABSTRACT:
Situated in a geographical location characterized by semi-arid to dry conditions, Morocco is currently grappling with the escalating issue of water scarcity. Within the framework of the circular economy concept, the utilization of treated wastewater in agricultural practices is presently being regarded as a viable approach to address the challenges of water scarcity and pollution. In recent years, Morocco has made significant progress in the field of urban wastewater treatment through the implementation of the National Wastewater Program (PNA). Nevertheless, there have been considerable delays in the implementation of rural sanitation initiatives. In this review, we discuss Moroccan water resources, an overview of Moroccan wastewater production and treatment plants, Moroccan legislation and standards for wastewater reuse in agriculture, and conclude with a discussion of practical cases of wastewater irrigation in Morocco and the results obtained with some recommendations.
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Noura Benlemlih, Mohammed Elghali Khiyati, Safae EL Aammouri, Mohammed Ibriz. A Review on wastewater and its use in Agriculture in Morocco: Situation, Case Study and Recommendations. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2024; 17(10):5132-0. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00787
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Noura Benlemlih, Mohammed Elghali Khiyati, Safae EL Aammouri, Mohammed Ibriz. A Review on wastewater and its use in Agriculture in Morocco: Situation, Case Study and Recommendations. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2024; 17(10):5132-0. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00787 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-17-10-72
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