The possible fertilizer reductions and cost savings for other major crops cultivated in the study area are also computed (Table 8). For mango and chilli, the amount of nitrogen required can be supplemented by the TWW itself. In addition to these macronutrients, TWW also supplements micronutrients such as zinc and iron to the plants, which in turn can increase the crop yield. However, it is necessary to have the proper treatment and monitoring of TWW quality to ensure the required irrigation water quality standards.

Table 8

Possible fertilizer reduction and cost savings through TWW reuse.

CropRecommended dose of NPKNPK supplemented through TWWNPK to be appliedNPK reduction quantityPossible cost savings
(kg/acre)(kg/acre)(kg/acre)(%)(₹)(%)
Guava 110.0:110.0:110.0 029.1:0.60:06.3 80.9:109.4:103.7 027.0:0.60:05.8 300 
Banana 197.1:616.0:480.5 187.2:4.20:40.6 09.9:611.8:440.0 095.0:0.70:08.4 1,900 20 
Tomato 080.0:100.0:100.0 051.4:1.20:11.2 28.6:098.8:088.8 064.0:01.2:11.2 500 10 
Mango 012.6:012.6:018.9 024.0:0.54:05.2 00.0:011.5:012.8 100.0:09.0:32.0 200 
Chilly 048.0:032.0:032.0 058.9:1.30:12.5 00.0:030.7:019.6 100.0:04.1:38.8 500 
CropRecommended dose of NPKNPK supplemented through TWWNPK to be appliedNPK reduction quantityPossible cost savings
(kg/acre)(kg/acre)(kg/acre)(%)(₹)(%)
Guava 110.0:110.0:110.0 029.1:0.60:06.3 80.9:109.4:103.7 027.0:0.60:05.8 300 
Banana 197.1:616.0:480.5 187.2:4.20:40.6 09.9:611.8:440.0 095.0:0.70:08.4 1,900 20 
Tomato 080.0:100.0:100.0 051.4:1.20:11.2 28.6:098.8:088.8 064.0:01.2:11.2 500 10 
Mango 012.6:012.6:018.9 024.0:0.54:05.2 00.0:011.5:012.8 100.0:09.0:32.0 200 
Chilly 048.0:032.0:032.0 058.9:1.30:12.5 00.0:030.7:019.6 100.0:04.1:38.8 500 

₹, Indian rupees.

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