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Journal of EnvironmentalWaste Management and Recycling | Volume 2

Earth Science 2019

May 22-23, 2019 | Rome, Italy

EARTH SCIENCE,

RECYCLING & SPACE TECHNOLOGY

International Conference on

WATER REUSE THROUGH THE MILLENNIA GLOBALLY

A N Angelakis

Institution of Iraklion, Greece

omestic wastewater was used for irrigation and aquaculture by prehistoric civilizations (e. g. Mesopota-

mian, Indus valley, Egyptian, Chinese and Minoan) since the Bronze Age (ca. 3200-1100). Thereafter, waste-

water was disposed or used for irrigation and fertilization purposes by Greek civilizations and later by the Ro-

man one in areas surrounding cities (e. g. Athens and Rome). Sanitation practices re-emerged in force in the

more recent history following the great epidemics in several regions of the world. After the mid of 17th century

the need for sanitation led to the development of effluent application practices known as “sewage farms” as a

means to protect public health and to control water pollution. Wastewater application to the land for disposal

and agricultural use was originally operated in European cities and later on in USA. Today, planning of projects

for water reclamation and reuse is significantly increasing in several regions of the world. Also recycled water

is used for almost any purpose including portable use. This paper provides a brief overview of the evolution

of water reuse over the last 5000 years. It provides a historical context and links to some of the latest develop-

ments in sustainable water reclamation and reuse. By understanding the practices and solutions of the past, we

are better placed to meet present and future challenges. Finally, the important role that water reuse will play in

the future highly urbanized world is highlighted.

A N Angelakis, J Environ Waste Management and Recycling 2019, Volume 2

A N Angelakis is aWater Resources Engineer at the National Agriculture Research Foundation, Institute of Crete, Hellas and Technical

Consultant of Hellenic Union of Municipal Enterprises for Water Supply and Sewerage. He was graduated from Agricultural Universi-

ty of Athens, Greece and he did his Master’s at University of California, USA. He is author/co-author of over 450 publications mostly in

the scientific fields of Environmental Engineering. He has over 4,300 SCH citations and an i10-index of 80. Mostly he has participat-

ed, as invited speaker in the organizing/scientific committee in more than 120 international symposia and/or conferences in the last

25 years. He is Editor-in-Chief of one journal and Editor of several international journals. He is an active Member of European Acade-

my of Sciences and Arts. Also he is IWA (International Water Association) Distinguished Fellow and Honorary member of IWA and of

Hellenic Water Association (HWA) and Member of the IWA Strategic Council. He is President of IWA SG on Water and Wastewater in

Ancient Civilizations. In addition, he is Past President of Federation of EuropeanWater andWastewater Services (EurEau) and to the

EurEau WG on Water Reuse. He was recently awarded by the Hellenic Committee of the International Association of Hydrogeology.

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