Public acceptance of recycled water. Issue 4 (4th July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fielding, Kelly S.; Dolnicar, Sara; Schultz, Tracy
• Is Part Of: International journal of water resources development. Volume 35:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 551
• Page End: 586
• Publication Date: 2019-07-04
• Subjects: Recycled water -- public acceptance -- public perceptions -- risk perceptions -- reclaimed water -- water reuse; Water resources development -- Periodicals; Water-supply, Agricultural -- Periodicals; 333.91005
• DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2017.1419125
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0790-0627

Abstract

Abstract: Recycling water is not new. Yet, there are many examples from around the world of recycled water projects that have failed because of public opposition. This article reviews the literature investigating factors associated with public acceptance of recycled water, as well as publicly accessible reports and case studies, which have developed or tested approaches to increase public acceptance. The article concludes by summarizing the state of knowledge in this area, and advancing key research questions relating to public acceptance of recycled water that urgently need to be investigated.