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Obtaining Public Support for Reuse Water
Author(s) -
Bruvold William H.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1985.tb05570.x
Subject(s) - reuse , wastewater reuse , reclaimed water , wastewater , potable water , public opinion , environmental planning , business , water resource management , environmental science , waste management , environmental engineering , engineering , political science , politics , law
Nine public opinion surveys taken during the past 13 years have shown remarkably similar attitudes toward the use of reclaimed wastewater for drinking and nonpotable purposes. By assessing the results of these surveys, the author recommends strategies for achieving public acceptance of potable reuse water, especially in water‐short areas. Croups of people who are resistant to the idea and those who would be likely to accept the concept are identified. Overall, many of those surveyed believe that the technology exists to treat wastewater sufficiently for potable reuse. A large majority would approve of using reclaimed water for other purposes.