Assessing the community’s perception of wastewater irrigation and health impacts

Abstract

Pakistan is facing water scarcity with a rapid population growth since from past few years. The continuous demand of water, forced the people to use alternative water resources and wastewater has become the best source of alternative water resource. This qualitative approach focusses on the wastewater irrigation in Faisalabad city, Punjab Pakistan. We draw upon community’s engagement in wastewater irrigation and health impacts, focusing on community’s perception, experiences, and expert’s insights. We contended in favor of producing stronger interaction among health impacts of wastewater irrigation in vegetables production and its health risk impacts. Through in-depth interviews with local farmers, health professionals, and environmental experts, this study identifies the benefits, challenges, and health risks associated with wastewater irrigation, offering recommendations for sustainable practices and policy development. Consequently, it deserves vital consideration as part of these aspects.