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The use of wastewater to produce food crops particularly vegetables is very prevalent in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This practice may pose health risks to farm workers and consumers. Hence, the study was designed to evaluate farmers’ perceptions on irrigation water quality, health risks and health ri...


Woldetsadik, D.Drechsel, PayKeraita, Bernard N.Itanna, F.Gebrekidan, H.[Farmers’ perceptions on irrigation water contamination, health risks and risk management measures in prominent wastewater-irrigated vegetable farming sites of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia]Farmers’ perceptions on irrigation water contamination, health risks and risk management measures in prominent wastewater-irrigated vegetable farming sites of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Most cities in developing countries fail to treat their wastewater comprehensively. Consequently, farmers downstream use poor-quality water for irrigation. This practice implies risks for farmers, consumers and the environment. Conversely, this water supply supports the livelihood of these farmer...


Saldias, C.Speelman, S.Drechsel, PayHuylenbroeck, G. van[A livelihood in a risky environment: farmers’ preferences for irrigation with wastewater in Hyderabad, India]A livelihood in a risky environment: farmers’ preferences for irrigation with wastewater in Hyderabad, India

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