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Use of biosolids from wastewater treatment plants and other organic fertilizers in agriculture — a preliminary results of a case study in banana cultivation in the Dominican Republic
(2023)
Introduction: The use of biosolids from wastewater treatment plants in agriculture is considered relevant for the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices, the improvement of soil fertility, and the reduction of ...
Evaluation of the quality of the coastal waters of Playa Dorada (Dominican Republic) and their impact on the development of tourism and conservation
(2022)
Background: Sun and beach tourism is one of the main socioeconomic activities in the Dominican Republic. These activities take place on beaches that are part of the coastal-marine systems of the country, where a great ...
Design and validation of a wastewater treatment scheme to enhance macronutrients from biosolids. A case study in the Dominican Republic
(2022)
Background: The Rafey Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) produces approximately 80% of the sewage sludge generated in the wastewater treatment plants of the city of Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago province, Dominican ...
Pollution management model for coastal and marine systems in the northern region of the Dominican Republic
(2022)
Blackground: Pollution of coastal and marine systems concerns the people, governments and businesses, due to the importance of coastal marine systems for economic activity (tourism, fishing, among others) and the conservation ...
Heavy metal pollution on tourist beaches in the province of Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)
(2022)
Background: Beaches are key points for recreation and coastal tourism and a major source of income for many countries. Thus, good beaches attract tourists and degraded ones discourage tourism. Also, beaches and coastal ...
Risk assessment of domestic wastewater treatment system based on constructed wetlands
(2023)
Risk assessment methods vary and have been applied to areas such as environmental, technological, and occupational safety, adapting to the complexities of the subjects under study. The objective of this work is to conduct ...
Evaluación de la calidad de aire en las playas turísticas del norte de República Dominicana
(2022)
El turismo de sol y playa es una de las principales actividades socioeconómicas de la República Dominicana. La contaminación atmosférica es un factor determinante para la salud de las comunidades locales y de los turistas ...
Aprovechamiento de los biosólidos procedentes de plantas de tratamiento de aguas urbanas en agricultura. Estudio de caso en República Dominicana
(2020)
En Santiago de los Caballeros, la segunda ciudad más importante de República Dominicana, la Corporación del Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Santiago está obligada a invertir cuantiosos recursos económicos para el retiro ...
Calidad de las aguas en ríos que desembocan en playas turísticas : estudio de caso en República Dominicana
(2022)
El turismo de sol y playa en modalidad Todo Incluido es una de las principales actividades socioeconómicas de la República Dominicana. La contaminación del agua es un factor determinante para la salud de las comunidades ...
Knowledge, attitudes, and intentions of biosolids use in agriculture : perspective from the agricultural managers of the Dominican Republic
(2023)
Biosolids have benefits for soil and crop production and contribute to sustainable development. The use of biosolids in agriculture holds great potential for enhancing the economic development of rural communities. This ...