Publications by authors named "Kaitlin Ta"
Sci Total Environ
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- Climate change is impacting irrigation sources, leading to the need for evaluating alternative water sources like harvested rainwater for safe agricultural use.
- A study in Frederick, Maryland, assessed the water, soil, and produce quality from vegetable rain gardens using rainwater irrigation, focusing on E. coli and other pathogens.
- Results showed that the harvested rainwater and produce were within food safety guidelines, suggesting these systems can help address water challenges while ensuring food safety.
