Secondary-treated wastewater still transfers antibiotic resistance to fresh produce
Uniunea Europeana
By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Jan 26 2026 A carefully controlled lettuce irrigation study reveals that while secondary-treated wastewater can still carry antimicrobial resistance risks, tertiary treatment dramatically limits what reaches the crop. Study: Impact of treated wastewater reuse in agriculture on the transfer of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and genes to edible crops: a One Health perspective. Image credit: Jasmine_K/Shutterstock.com The use of treated
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