Public perceptions of water shortages, conservation behaviors, and support for water reuse in the U.S.
Abstract
Survey assessed perceptions of water reuse, conservation, and water shortages. Majority of the population conserves water and supports use of reclaimed water. Droughts were found to have some effect on survey responses. Ethnicity, education, metro/non metro, and income affect survey responses. Financial incentives influence willingness to participate in water reuse programs.
- Publication:
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Resources, Conservation and Recycling
- Pub Date:
- October 2016
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2016RCR...113..106G
- Keywords:
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- Public opinion;
- Water conservation;
- Water reuse;
- Water shortage;
- Yuck factor;
- Survey