Volume 8, Issue 4 (December 2023)
J Environ Health Sustain Dev 2023, 8(4): 2139-2148 |
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Rahaei Z, Ghaneian M T, Hasanzadeh Mohammadi F, Ehrampoush M H, Jambarsang S, Ghelmani S V. Public Acceptance of Water Reuse: Barriers and Facilitators in Yazd, Iran, in 2020. J Environ Health Sustain Dev 2023; 8 (4) :2139-2148
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Zohreh Rahaei 
, Mohammad Taghi Ghaneian , Fatemeh Hasanzadeh Mohammadi * , Mohammad Hassan Ehrampoush , Sara Jambarsang , Seyyed Vahid Ghelmani
, Mohammad Taghi Ghaneian , Fatemeh Hasanzadeh Mohammadi * , Mohammad Hassan Ehrampoush , Sara Jambarsang , Seyyed Vahid Ghelmani
Environmental Sciences and Technology Research Center, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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Introduction: Droughts and precipitation imbalances in various parts of the world have underscored the significance of alternative water resources. In recent years, recycled water has emerged as a viable alternative, with wastewater being treated to a safe level for diverse purposes. However, the public acceptance of water reuse plays a pivotal role in determining the success of recycling initiatives. This study aims to identify the barriers and facilitators influencing public acceptance of water reuse in Yazd, Iran, during 2020.
Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 384 individuals in Yazd city during 2020 was conducted. Participants were selected using the stratified sampling method. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Pearson correlation test in SPSS software version 23.
Results: The most crucial facilitator for acceptance was the concept of segregating drinking water and recycled water networks. The primary barrier to acceptance was the perceived risk of recycled water contamination and potential health hazards. Water reuse was most widely accepted for construction purposes, followed by toilet flush tanks and irrigation of green spaces in parks and sports fields. A positive correlation (r = 0.416) existed between facilitators and acceptance of water reuse, indicating that enhancing facilitators positively affected acceptance.
Conclusion: To successfully implement water reuse projects, it is essential to consider key facilitators such as segregated water systems for different household uses, raising public awareness about the benefits of water reuse, and building public trust in recycled water safety.
Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 384 individuals in Yazd city during 2020 was conducted. Participants were selected using the stratified sampling method. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Pearson correlation test in SPSS software version 23.
Results: The most crucial facilitator for acceptance was the concept of segregating drinking water and recycled water networks. The primary barrier to acceptance was the perceived risk of recycled water contamination and potential health hazards. Water reuse was most widely accepted for construction purposes, followed by toilet flush tanks and irrigation of green spaces in parks and sports fields. A positive correlation (r = 0.416) existed between facilitators and acceptance of water reuse, indicating that enhancing facilitators positively affected acceptance.
Conclusion: To successfully implement water reuse projects, it is essential to consider key facilitators such as segregated water systems for different household uses, raising public awareness about the benefits of water reuse, and building public trust in recycled water safety.
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Water quality and wastewater treatment and reuse
Received: 2023/08/5 | Accepted: 2023/10/20 | Published: 2023/12/24
Received: 2023/08/5 | Accepted: 2023/10/20 | Published: 2023/12/24
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