Public acceptance and perceptions of alternative water sources: a comparative study in nine locations

Abstract

Public acceptance of recycled water, desalinated water and rainwater is compared across nine international locations: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Norway, United States of America (specifically in Los Angeles). An on-line study was conducted in 2012, with 200 participants recruited to be representative of their respective location (1800 in total). The study investigated participants’ intended use of and perceptions of alternative water sources. Results indicate that respondents clearly discriminate between alternative water sources. Water source preference varied between water use purpose. Significant differences were found in the percentage of respondents willi..