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Synthesis of literature review of the quality of water resources impacted by the agricultural sector

SOLAW21 Technical background report

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 29 p.

Author Tang, T.; Kahil, T.; Wada, Y. ;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

ISBN 978-92-5-137177-0

Synopsis (short abstract) The condition of the water, including its chemical, physical and biological characteristics, defines water quality, which could be affected by excess inputs of chemicals or microorganisms such as nutrients, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, microplastics and pathogens. Deteriorating water quality is a global challenge. Pollution of water bodies is not only a serious risk to ecosystem health and biodiversity, but also to human health and economic development, such as food, aquaculture and energy production.

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Tang, T., Kahil, T. and Wada, Y. 2022. Synthesis of literature review of the quality of water resources impacted by the agricultural sector – SOLAW21 Technical background report. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc2881en

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