Effects of application of treated wastewater in soil: pH, organic matter, phosphorus and potassium

摘要

This research aims to provide an analysis of the effects of treated wastewater reuse on some characteristics of soil, reason for which the physical and chemical characteristics of the treated effluent, the tap water and the cultivated soil were assessed. This study was carried out from May to September 2005 and the variety 'matador' of pepper was cultivated. The experimental design was randomized in a 4 x 2 factorial scheme (four water types and two fertilization levels) and twelve replications. At the end of the experiment it was concluded that the effluent presented adequate physical and chemical quality for irrigation of pepper plant. With the exception of the organic matter concentration, in general, there was no significant change in the concentration of phosphorus, potassium and pH of the cultivated soil.