Central Fla. figures out what to do with waste water

Central Florida has found a better way to deal with treated waste water: Irrigate citrus. A report released in April indicates that it's a sensible solution to the problem:

"Appearance of trees irrigated with reclaimed water was usually better, with higher canopy, leaf color, and fruit crop ratings than orchards irrigated with groundwater. Although there was higher weed growth in reclaimed water-irrigated orchards due to higher soil water content, growers apparently have made adequate adjustments to their herbicide practices."

Terra Daily explains ...