ASSESSING THE SUITABILITY OF RECYCLED WASTEWATER WITH VARIABLE STORMWATER INFLUENCE FOR USE IN CROP IRRIGATION

This research contributes to the long-term goal of characterizing the fluxes, fate, and plant health effects of CECs found in RWW used for crop irrigation. Our project will achieve three specific objectives: 1. Assess how rain events affect the organic contaminant, heavy metal, and nutrient profiles of RWW; 2. Determine how irrigation with stormwater-influenced RWW affects accumulation of contaminants in plants and soil, plant health, and the nutritional value of produce; and, 3. Develop novel predictive tools to assess the effects of using RWW with varying levels of stormwater influence for crop irrigation.