RECYCLE AND REUSE OF WASTEWATER PRACTICES IN MIDDLE EAST AGRICULTURE

Recycled water is a reliable somce of water that must be taken into account in f01mulating a sustainable water policy. Water reuse is increasingly been integrated in the planning and development of water resomces in Middle east region, particularly for agricultme and landscapein1gation. Regulations on wastewater recycling and reuse are essential. They help protect public health , increase water availability , prevent coastal pollution and enhance water resomces andnatme conservation policies. Unifying wastewater recycling and reuse regulations around theMiddle east basin would contribute to secme economic and tomistic exchanges in the region. However, there is still a controversy between the defenders of strict water quality critet1a for an absolute protection of public health and the defenders of a pragmatic stance promoting nonpotablewater uses with less restrictive water quality criteria. Despite the high potential for wastewater recycling and reuse in the Middle east countries , only a few have systematically exploited this resomce and have a well- established national policy. This paper presents the statues of wastewater recycling and reuse and proposes common criteria for Middle east region

RECYCLE AND REUSE OF WASTEWATER PRACTICES IN MIDDLE EAST AGRICULTURE Keywords:

Wastewater , recycle , reuse , agricultme , Middle east , h'an , iiTigation