scholarly journals Public perception and acceptability of reclaimed water: the case of Shandong province, China

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 308-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhongfan Zhu ◽  
Aihua Li ◽  
Hongrui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Northern China ◽  
Graphical Analysis ◽  
Public Attitude ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Alternative Water

Abstract Shandong is a typical region in northern China that is experiencing a serious shortage of water resources. To tackle the water resources shortage, Shandong is striving to develop alternative water resources, in addition to efficiently utilizing regular water resources, of which, the utilization of reclaimed water plays a major role. However, the successful implementation of the reclaimed water projects heavily depends on public perception and a positive public attitude toward reclaimed water. This study examines public perception of water resources and public attitude toward reclaimed water in Shandong through a questionnaire survey. The results indicate that the public lacks a general understanding of water resources in Shandong. The public positively accepts using reclaimed water for all 12 purposes examined. However, their receptivity of some of the purposes is relatively weak, especially with respect to domestic potable water. Graphical analysis results indicate that older people and people with higher educational levels are more willing to accept reclaimed water. Finally, this study recommends a group of people as the a priori target to improve public receptivity. The study could also provide a valuable reference for other regions of China and developing countries facing similar advancements in the development of reclaimed water.

scholarly journals Analysis of the perceived condition of forests in the Czech Republic

2013 ◽  
Vol 59 (No. 12) ◽  
pp. 514-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Riedl ◽  
L. Šišák
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
The Real ◽  
The Public ◽  
Forestry Sector ◽  
Realistic Perception ◽  
Opinion Polls

A realistic perception of the condition of forests, and the attributes of the forestry sector, by the public constitutes one of the basic prerequisites for successful implementation of forest policy in any country. Although data objectively demonstrate that the condition of Czech forests has improved, opinion polls show a gap between the public perception of the condition of Czech forests and the real status of these forests. The reasons for the discrepancy between reality and the perception of the public, and between the results of different surveys, are analysed. The most significant differences were found in perceptions of damage and threats to forests. The effectiveness of communication about forest policy is discussed, and some ways to create more effective communication are examined.

scholarly journals Public Perception towards Waste-to-Energy as a Waste Management Strategy: A Case from Shandong, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (16) ◽  
pp. 2997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueliang Yuan ◽  
Xiaohan Fan ◽  
Jiaxin Liang ◽  
Mengyue Liu ◽  
Yuqiang Teng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
National Level ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Public Attitude ◽  
Policy Support ◽  
Waste To Energy ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
The Public

Municipal solid waste (MSW) is posing great challenge for most countries in the world, which can cause severe negative impacts to the environment and human health. Waste-to-energy has great potential in China because of its technological maturity and policy support at the national level. However, there are significant conflicts between the huge market demand and strong public opposition. It is imperative to examine the public perception of waste-to-energy, especially for developing countries where a large number of projects are under construction or have been approved. The public perception of waste-to-energy was carried out by a questionnaire survey in this research. A total of 650 questionnaires were distributed and 629 questionnaires were returned, with a response rate of 96.8%. The results show that the public showed general concern in regard to environmental issues. Respondents had an overall positive attitude towards waste-to-energy, but it varied according to the demographic details of residents, such as age, education, and income. Recognition level of the benefits was higher than the concern of associated risks. Multiple linear regression shows that awareness of environmental issues had no impact on public attitude towards waste-to-energy, while public awareness and perceived benefits had notable positive impacts. Perceived risks had a positive correlation with public attitude. In order to promote the development of MSW incinerators, the government should make more publicity efforts. Rural residents, people over 50 years old, and people with low education and low income are the major groups which should be focused on to enhance the public perception. The findings provide a theoretical and practical reference for enhancing the social acceptance of waste-to-energy development.

scholarly journals Perception of flood and landslide risk in Italy: a preliminary analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2589-2603 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Salvati ◽  
C. Bianchi ◽  
F. Fiorucci ◽  
P. Giostrella ◽  
I. Marchesini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Volcanic Eruptions ◽  
Landslide Risk ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
General Knowledge ◽  
The Public ◽  
Italian Regions

Abstract. Inundations and landslides are widespread phenomena in Italy, where they cause severe damage and pose a threat to the population. Little is known about the public perception of landslide and flood risk. This is surprising, as an accurate perception is important for the successful implementation of many risk reduction or adaptation strategies. In an attempt to address this gap, we have conducted two national surveys to measure the perception of landslide and flood risk amongst the population of Italy. The surveys were conducted in 2012 and 2013, and consisted of approximately 3100 computer-assisted telephone interviews for each survey. The samples of the interviewees were statistically representative for a national-scale quantitative assessment. The interviewees were asked questions designed to obtain information on (i) their perception of natural, environmental, and technological risks, (ii) direct experience or general knowledge of the occurrence of landslides and floods in their municipality, (iii) perception of the possible threat posed by landslides and floods to their safety, (iv) general knowledge on the number of victims affected by landslides or floods, and on (v) the factors that the interviewees considered important for controlling landslide and flood risks in Italy. The surveys revealed that the population of Italy fears technological risks more than natural risks. Of the natural risks, earthquakes were considered more dangerous than floods, landslides, and volcanic eruptions. Examination of the temporal and geographical distributions of the responses revealed that the occurrence of recent damaging events influenced risk perception locally, and that the perception persisted longer for earthquakes and decreased more rapidly for landslides and floods. We explain the difference by the diverse consequences of the risks. The interviewees considered inappropriate land management the main cause of landslide and food risk, followed by illegal construction, abandonment of the territory, and climate change. Comparison of the risk perception with actual measures of landslide and flood risk, including the number of fatal events, the number of fatalities, and the mortality rates, revealed that in most of the Italian regions, the perception of the threat did not match the long-term risk posed to the population by landslides and floods. This outcome points to a need to foster an understanding of the public towards landslide and flood hazards and risks in Italy.

A qualitative exploration of the public perception of municipal drinking water

Water Policy ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 425-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andria Q. Jones ◽  
Catherine E. Dewey ◽  
Kathryn Doré ◽  
Shannon E. Majowicz ◽  
Scott A. McEwen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Treatment ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Bottled Water ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Public ◽  
Municipal Water ◽  
Alternative Water

Surveys of water consumption patterns in Canada and the USA show a high frequency of alternative water use, including bottled water and water treatment devices. An in-depth understanding of the public perception of municipal water would enable public health and water utility professionals better to address the needs of residents in their jurisdictions. We explored these perceptions and the self-described behaviour and needs of participants served by municipal water systems in the City of Hamilton, Ontario (Canada). We conducted three focus groups; two with men and women aged between 36 and 65 years, and one with men and women aged between 20 and 35 years. In general, participants expressed negative views of the municipal water supplied to their homes. Concerns included unpleasant sensory qualities of the water, perceived poor source-water protection, a perceived insufficiency in water treatment and testing and potential contamination along the distribution system. Reasons for alternative water use included perceived improvements in quality and safety over regular tap water, although convenience also contributed to bottled water use. Participants wanted more information on water testing and suggested a variety of dissemination approaches. This study suggested important lines of inquiry and action regarding the perception of municipal drinking water in this population.

scholarly journals Technical and Agronomical Assessment of the Use of Desalinated Seawater for Coastal Irrigation in an Insular Context

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrián Monterrey-Viña ◽  
Ana Musicki-Savic ◽  
Francisco J. Díaz-Peña ◽  
Baltasar Peñate-Suárez
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Soil Degradation ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Gran Canaria ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Horizon 2020 ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Alternative Water ◽  
Water And Food Security

The growing need for alternative water resources for irrigation has led to advanced technological developments, which are addressing some of the challenges that our planet is facing regarding the water supply. The Canary Islands Archipelago (Spain) is a singular territory with several years of desalination experience while using desalinated seawater (DSW) for agricultural purposes. The current paper will address the conducted research of one of the case studies done into the Horizon 2020 project MAGIC, with the aim of analyzing the use of DSW for crop production in the Southeast of Gran Canaria Island. A methodology of surveying farmers in the area has been put in practice, as well as an assessment of potential soil degradation risks that are related to DSW irrigation (with fifteen years of DSW data). Additionally, local good practices to improve the DSW quality for irrigation are discussed. This study demonstrates an excellent endorsement of the surveyed farmers in the studied area regarding the use of DSW for irrigation: the strategy of combining this type of water with other water resources, such as groundwater and/or reclaimed water is very frequent and it can guarantee water and food security in the island’s territory.

scholarly journals Nilai Ekonomi Air Daerah Aliran Sungai (Das) Way Orok Sub Das Way Ratai Desa Pesawaran Indah Kecamatan Padang Cermin Kabupaten Pesawaran

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Pices Raini Dwi Putri ◽  
Slamet Budi Yuwono ◽  
Rommy Qurniati
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Water Usage ◽  
Community Resource ◽  
The Public ◽  
Total Economic Value ◽  
Value Of Water ◽  
Economic Value Of Water

This study aims to knowthe public perception of water usage and to determine the economic value of water from any use of and willingness to pay for forest and land rehabilitation.This research is held on March-Mei 2012 at Pesawaran Indah village, Padang Cermin, Pesawaran.To predicted the total economic value of water resources were used WTP method.The results of this study showed the total economic value of water is as much as Rp 1.705.844.764,-/year.These show that the public has higher willingness to pay of the total value, so it can be concluded that assess a community resource, Pesawaran Indah village has a perception of the water use is still low. One of factor is the exceeding availability of water resources, the community habit as free rider. It needs a policy of water management to maintain and conserve the water resources. Key words : economic values of hydrologic, WTP (willingness to pay)

scholarly journals Water reuse and desalination in Spain – challenges and opportunities

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
General Framework ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Seawater Desalination ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Alternative Water ◽  
Shed Light

Abstract This article offers an evaluation of the reuse of reclaimed water and desalination in Spain and aims to provide an overview of the state of the art and Spanish legal framework as far as non-conventional resources are concerned. The fight against the scarcity of water resources in this country, especially in the southeast, has made the production of new alternative water resources a clear priority and has turned the nation into a leader in water reuse and seawater desalination. The assessment presented can be used to help build a more general framework, like the European one, and shed light on other comparative legal experiences.

Public Acceptance: The Greatest Barrier to Widespread Water Reuse

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Wade Miller
Keyword(s):  
Water Reuse ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Public Acceptance ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Potable Reuse ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Past ◽  
Indirect Potable Reuse ◽  
Past Half

Most knowledgeable observers would agree that the greatest barrier to the use of recycled/reclaimed water for various applications around the globe is gaining the acceptance of the public. Several highly qualified researchers have conducted studies on public perception and public acceptance over the past half-dozen years. Each of these studies has advanced the state of understanding of the public's reluctance to fully accept the use of reclaimed water, especially for indirect potable reuse. It is incumbent upon the water reuse community to move beyond gaining an understanding of public concerns to a phase in which we devise practical and workable approaches to the problem of acceptance. The water reuse community must formulate a basic strategy and then implement it. While it would be naïve to believe that every local situation is the same, it is possible for the global water reuse community to begin to agree on the basic elements of the strategy needed to ensure public acceptance. This paper will focus on these needed elements, which include common terminology, positive branding, research on microconstituents, embracing stakeholders, and communicating the value of water.

scholarly journals Financial Evaluation of the Use of Reclaimed Water in Agriculture in Southeastern Spain, A Mediterranean Region

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2218
Author(s):  
María. J. López-Serrano ◽  
Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz ◽  
José A. Aznar-Sánchez ◽  
Isabel M. Román-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Financial Evaluation ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Economic Profit ◽  
Desalinated Water ◽  
Financial Perspective ◽  
Alternative Water ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact

In a global context where agriculture is the major consumer of water, there is a pressing need to look for alternative water resources. In light of there being a lack of studies that compare the use of diverse water alternatives in different crops, the overall objective of this research is to evaluate the impact generated by the use of tertiary water from an economic and financial perspective and compare it with groundwater and desalinated water. To reach this objective, a detailed study of the cost structure of greenhouse investment has been developed. Furthermore, the most traditional indicators for investment profitability have been calculated for the three different water alternatives: tertiary water, groundwater and desalinated water. The cost analyses demonstrate the relative short reach that the price of water has in an area of greenhouse agriculture exploitation, which provides a margin of increasing water costs while still allowing for economic profit. Taking into account the three water resources considered, evidence shows that the use of tertiary water is not only financially and economically viable but is also the best alternative water resource above desalinated water in terms of profitability and sustainability.

scholarly journals [FE1091] Regulations Governing the Usage of Reclaimed Water as an Alternative Water Source for Agricultural Irrigation in Florida

EDIS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Leticia Braune ◽  
Gulcan Onel ◽  
Tatiana Borisova ◽  
Pilar Useche
Keyword(s):  
Water Use ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Water Source ◽  
World Population ◽  
The Public ◽  
Alternative Water ◽  
Alternative Sources ◽  
Fresh Surface ◽  
Alternative Water Sources

Fresh water is becoming increasing scarce as the world population grows rapidly. Reclaimed water from alternative sources can be used to help offset the demand for fresh surface water and groundwater in agriculture. To ensure that pathogenic or trace chemical constituents in reclaimed water do not pose a threat to human health and the environment, state and federal governments impose regulations governing reclaimed water use. This fact sheet documents the rules and regulations governing the use of reclaimed water from alternative water sources in Florida agriculture. Target audiences include growers exploring alternative water use for agriculture, non-core professionals, core professionals, and the public.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document