ID:
publications-3814
Type:
article
Year:
2011
Authors:
DolniΔ_x008d_ar, Sara and Dolnicar, Sara and Hurlimann, Anna and Hurlimann, Anna and GrΓΌn, Bettina and GrΓΌn, Bettina
Title:
What affects public acceptance of recycled and desalinated water
Venue/Journal:
Water Research
DOI:
10.1016/j.watres.2010.09.030
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This paper identifies factors that are associated with higher levels of public acceptance for recycled and desalinated water. For the first time, a wide range of hypothesized factors, both of socio-demographic and psychographic nature, are included simultaneously. The key results, based on a survey study of about 3000 respondents are that: (1) drivers of the stated likelihood of using desalinated water differ somewhat from drivers of the stated likelihood of using recycled water; (2) positive perceptions of, and knowledge about, the respective water source are key drivers for the stated likelihood of usage; and (3) awareness of water scarcity, as well as prior experience with using water from alternative sources, increases the stated likelihood of use. Practical recommendations for public policy makers, such as key messages to be communicated to the public, are derived.
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