Possible accumulation of emerging contaminants of concern in treated wastewater on the soil plant system of a processing tomato-wheat succession
Treated wastewater (TWW) is increasingly recognized as a valuable resource for agriculture and water management in the Mediterranean region. However, its use can pose significant risks due to the potential presence of emerging contaminants of concern (ECCs), including personal care products, pestici...
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| author | Giuseppe Gatta Federica Carucci Anna Gagliardi Michele Perniola Michele Denora Francesco De Mastro Gennaro Brunetti Sapia Murgolo Cristina De Ceglie Alfieri Pollice Marcella Michela Giuliani |
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| description | Treated wastewater (TWW) is increasingly recognized as a valuable resource for agriculture and water management in the Mediterranean region. However, its use can pose significant risks due to the potential presence of emerging contaminants of concern (ECCs), including personal care products, pesticides, food additives, and pharmaceuticals. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of irrigation with TWW on the accumulation of ECCs within the soil-plant system during a processing tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)-durum wheat (Triticum turgidum spp. durum) crop succession. The experiment was carried out on Petrocalcic Palexerolls soil. Over two experimental years, both crops were irrigated using two water sources: TWW and freshwater (FW) as a control. Of the 17 compounds detected in the TWW, only 8 were found in the soil (clarithromycin, carbamazepine, fluconazole, climbazole, flecainide, sitagliptin, telmisartan and venlafaxine). The use of TWW effluent led to a significant increase in the soil of carbamazepine up to 3.3 ± 0.5 ng g−1, sitagliptin up to 9.4 ± 0.4 ng g−1, flecainide up to 8.3 ± 1.6 ng g−1, and clarithromycin up to 5.3 ± 0.6 ng g−1, highlighting their potential accumulation during the two tomato-wheat cycles. Crop uptake varied depending on the specific ECC, with different levels detected in plant roots, leaves, and stems. Importantly, no ECCs were detected in the edible parts of either crop, with concentrations below the limit of quantification. These findings underscore the potential of using TWW for irrigation without compromising food safety in crops like tomatoes and durum wheat. However, continued monitoring and further research are essential to fully understand the long-term effects of ECCs on agricultural systems and ensure the protection of both human health and the environment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-13596f96351e4b1e8007a73e0f70e88b2025-01-25T04:10:55ZengElsevierAgricultural Water Management1873-22832025-03-01308109305Possible accumulation of emerging contaminants of concern in treated wastewater on the soil plant system of a processing tomato-wheat successionGiuseppe Gatta0Federica Carucci1Anna Gagliardi2Michele Perniola3Michele Denora4Francesco De Mastro5Gennaro Brunetti6Sapia Murgolo7Cristina De Ceglie8Alfieri Pollice9Marcella Michela Giuliani10Department of Agricultural Sciences, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Foggia 71122, Italy; Corresponding author.Department of Agricultural and Forestry scieNcEs (DAFNE), University of Tuscia, Viterbo 01100, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Foggia 71122, ItalyDepartment of European and Mediterranean Cultures, University of Basilicata, Via Lanera, Matera, ItalyDepartment of European and Mediterranean Cultures, University of Basilicata, Via Lanera, Matera, ItalyDepartment of Soil, Plant, and Food Science, University of Bari, Bari, ItalyDepartment of Soil, Plant, and Food Science, University of Bari, Bari, ItalyWater Research Institute (IRSA), National Research Council (CNR), Bari, ItalyWater Research Institute (IRSA), National Research Council (CNR), Bari, ItalyWater Research Institute (IRSA), National Research Council (CNR), Bari, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Foggia 71122, ItalyTreated wastewater (TWW) is increasingly recognized as a valuable resource for agriculture and water management in the Mediterranean region. However, its use can pose significant risks due to the potential presence of emerging contaminants of concern (ECCs), including personal care products, pesticides, food additives, and pharmaceuticals. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of irrigation with TWW on the accumulation of ECCs within the soil-plant system during a processing tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)-durum wheat (Triticum turgidum spp. durum) crop succession. The experiment was carried out on Petrocalcic Palexerolls soil. Over two experimental years, both crops were irrigated using two water sources: TWW and freshwater (FW) as a control. Of the 17 compounds detected in the TWW, only 8 were found in the soil (clarithromycin, carbamazepine, fluconazole, climbazole, flecainide, sitagliptin, telmisartan and venlafaxine). The use of TWW effluent led to a significant increase in the soil of carbamazepine up to 3.3 ± 0.5 ng g−1, sitagliptin up to 9.4 ± 0.4 ng g−1, flecainide up to 8.3 ± 1.6 ng g−1, and clarithromycin up to 5.3 ± 0.6 ng g−1, highlighting their potential accumulation during the two tomato-wheat cycles. Crop uptake varied depending on the specific ECC, with different levels detected in plant roots, leaves, and stems. Importantly, no ECCs were detected in the edible parts of either crop, with concentrations below the limit of quantification. These findings underscore the potential of using TWW for irrigation without compromising food safety in crops like tomatoes and durum wheat. However, continued monitoring and further research are essential to fully understand the long-term effects of ECCs on agricultural systems and ensure the protection of both human health and the environment.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378377425000198PharmaceuticalsPlant uptakeBioaccumulationWastewater reuseCrop irrigation |
| spellingShingle | Giuseppe Gatta Federica Carucci Anna Gagliardi Michele Perniola Michele Denora Francesco De Mastro Gennaro Brunetti Sapia Murgolo Cristina De Ceglie Alfieri Pollice Marcella Michela Giuliani Possible accumulation of emerging contaminants of concern in treated wastewater on the soil plant system of a processing tomato-wheat succession Agricultural Water Management Pharmaceuticals Plant uptake Bioaccumulation Wastewater reuse Crop irrigation |
| title | Possible accumulation of emerging contaminants of concern in treated wastewater on the soil plant system of a processing tomato-wheat succession |
| title_full | Possible accumulation of emerging contaminants of concern in treated wastewater on the soil plant system of a processing tomato-wheat succession |
| title_fullStr | Possible accumulation of emerging contaminants of concern in treated wastewater on the soil plant system of a processing tomato-wheat succession |
| title_full_unstemmed | Possible accumulation of emerging contaminants of concern in treated wastewater on the soil plant system of a processing tomato-wheat succession |
| title_short | Possible accumulation of emerging contaminants of concern in treated wastewater on the soil plant system of a processing tomato-wheat succession |
| title_sort | possible accumulation of emerging contaminants of concern in treated wastewater on the soil plant system of a processing tomato wheat succession |
| topic | Pharmaceuticals Plant uptake Bioaccumulation Wastewater reuse Crop irrigation |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378377425000198 |
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