Reusing Treated Wastewater for Irrigation in Urban Areas: Challenges and Opportunities for Green Spaces: Review

As part of a policy of rational management of water resources, the reuse of treated wastewater is an innovative and sustainable solution to the growing challenges of water stress and scarcity. Particularly suited to arid regions such as Morocco, this practice offers a concrete solution for watering...

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Main Authors: Boukhaffa Chaymae, Lafdil Mohamed, Chkird Fadoua, Derouiche Mourad, Boulida Zaineb, Arabi Mourad, Berrichi Abdelbasset, Kouddane Noureddine
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description As part of a policy of rational management of water resources, the reuse of treated wastewater is an innovative and sustainable solution to the growing challenges of water stress and scarcity. Particularly suited to arid regions such as Morocco, this practice offers a concrete solution for watering natural urban areas and golf courses, while contributing to the efficient and responsible management of water resources. Based on an analysis of existing studies and scientific works, this research deals with the progress made on an international and national scale. Countries such as Spain and France have implemented effective solutions, supported by strict regulatory frameworks and advanced treatment technologies. In Morocco, projects to reuse treated wastewater to irrigate golf courses in Marrakech bear witness to the feasibility of this practice. However, a number of challenges remain, notably in terms of infrastructure development, the problem of clogged irrigation systems and low awareness among stakeholders. To optimize this practice and overcome these limitations, it is necessary to establish specific regulations, strengthen infrastructures and conduct awareness-raising campaigns. Such an integrated strategy would guarantee long-term environmental and socio-economic benefits, while promoting optimized management of water resources and the sustainability of green spaces.
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spelling doaj-art-cffe9a836b734b8e8bacb030b4e051dc2025-08-20T03:21:12ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422025-01-016320101110.1051/e3sconf/202563201011e3sconf_joe52025_01011Reusing Treated Wastewater for Irrigation in Urban Areas: Challenges and Opportunities for Green Spaces: ReviewBoukhaffa Chaymae0Lafdil Mohamed1Chkird Fadoua2Derouiche Mourad3Boulida Zaineb4Arabi Mourad5Berrichi Abdelbasset6Kouddane Noureddine7Laboratory for Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment (LAPABE), Faculty of Science, Mohamed Premier UniversityLaboratory for Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment (LAPABE), Faculty of Science, Mohamed Premier UniversityLaboratory for Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment (LAPABE), Faculty of Science, Mohamed Premier UniversityLaboratory for Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment (LAPABE), Faculty of Science, Mohamed Premier UniversityLaboratory for Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment (LAPABE), Faculty of Science, Mohamed Premier UniversityLaboratory for Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment (LAPABE), Faculty of Science, Mohamed Premier UniversityLaboratory for Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment (LAPABE), Faculty of Science, Mohamed Premier UniversityLaboratory for Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment (LAPABE), Faculty of Science, Mohamed Premier UniversityAs part of a policy of rational management of water resources, the reuse of treated wastewater is an innovative and sustainable solution to the growing challenges of water stress and scarcity. Particularly suited to arid regions such as Morocco, this practice offers a concrete solution for watering natural urban areas and golf courses, while contributing to the efficient and responsible management of water resources. Based on an analysis of existing studies and scientific works, this research deals with the progress made on an international and national scale. Countries such as Spain and France have implemented effective solutions, supported by strict regulatory frameworks and advanced treatment technologies. In Morocco, projects to reuse treated wastewater to irrigate golf courses in Marrakech bear witness to the feasibility of this practice. However, a number of challenges remain, notably in terms of infrastructure development, the problem of clogged irrigation systems and low awareness among stakeholders. To optimize this practice and overcome these limitations, it is necessary to establish specific regulations, strengthen infrastructures and conduct awareness-raising campaigns. Such an integrated strategy would guarantee long-term environmental and socio-economic benefits, while promoting optimized management of water resources and the sustainability of green spaces.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/32/e3sconf_joe52025_01011.pdfgreen spacestreated wastewaterwateringwater resource managementwater scarcity
spellingShingle Boukhaffa Chaymae
Lafdil Mohamed
Chkird Fadoua
Derouiche Mourad
Boulida Zaineb
Arabi Mourad
Berrichi Abdelbasset
Kouddane Noureddine
Reusing Treated Wastewater for Irrigation in Urban Areas: Challenges and Opportunities for Green Spaces: Review
E3S Web of Conferences
green spaces
treated wastewater
watering
water resource management
water scarcity
title Reusing Treated Wastewater for Irrigation in Urban Areas: Challenges and Opportunities for Green Spaces: Review
title_full Reusing Treated Wastewater for Irrigation in Urban Areas: Challenges and Opportunities for Green Spaces: Review
title_fullStr Reusing Treated Wastewater for Irrigation in Urban Areas: Challenges and Opportunities for Green Spaces: Review
title_full_unstemmed Reusing Treated Wastewater for Irrigation in Urban Areas: Challenges and Opportunities for Green Spaces: Review
title_short Reusing Treated Wastewater for Irrigation in Urban Areas: Challenges and Opportunities for Green Spaces: Review
title_sort reusing treated wastewater for irrigation in urban areas challenges and opportunities for green spaces review
topic green spaces
treated wastewater
watering
water resource management
water scarcity
url https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/32/e3sconf_joe52025_01011.pdf
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