Vol. 10, Issue 9, Part B (2024)

Millions of people are affected by natural disasters every year, and the impact can be calamitous. From the destruction of buildings to the spread of disease, natural disasters can devastate entire countries overnight. Tsunamis, earthquakes and typhoons do not just wreak havoc on land; they also disrupt people's lives, especially for those living in remote regions. The use of wastewater in growing crops is normally associated with some problems. One of such problems is health hazards posed to the farmers/farm workers, crop handlers, consumers and residents around the wastewater irrigated fields. It is to be noted that wastewater normally carry a potentially dangerous loads of pathogenic organisms and other contaminants such as heavy metals that have the potentials to pose some risks to public health. Degrading catchments and water shortage are the most immediate and arguably the biggest environmental issues affecting the world today. Wastewater is a valuable but under-utilized resource due to possible environmental contamination and fears of health risks. Effective expansion of wastewater use for irrigation purpose is currently stymied by a lack of knowledge and comprehensive tools.