Resource recovery from wastewater and the consumer point of view: social, cultural and economic aspects
Water, nutrient, and energy recovery from wastewater offers a sustainable solution to resource scarcity, but public acceptance remains a key barrier. While the use of treated wastewater for landscaping and irrigation is often accepted, applications involving direct human contact like potable reuse f...
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| author | Drechsel, Pay Otoo, Miriam Hanjra, Munir A. |
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| description | Water, nutrient, and energy recovery from wastewater offers a sustainable solution to resource scarcity, but public acceptance remains a key barrier. While the use of treated wastewater for landscaping and irrigation is often accepted, applications involving direct human contact like potable reuse face resistance due to health concerns and the “yuck factor.” Acceptance increases with education, exposure, and perceived water scarcity, as seen in Windhoek, Namibia.In agriculture, biosolids and struvite-based fertilizers show potential, but farmers remain hesitant due to fears about contamination, odor, and food safety. Many prefer using raw wastewater, valuing its nutrient content despite the health risks. Informal and unregulated reuse continues across many low-income regions, often driven by necessity. Adoption of safe reuse practices depends on behavior change, incentives, and trust. Women, often responsible for water use at home, are more risk-aware but frequently excluded from decision-making. Addressing these social and cultural dynamics is critical for scaling resource recovery. By combining technical innovation with inclusive engagement and awareness, wastewater reuse can contribute to food security, climate resilience, and circular economy goals, especially in water-stressed regions. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1182262025-06-13T04:14:46Z Resource recovery from wastewater and the consumer point of view: social, cultural and economic aspects Drechsel, Pay Otoo, Miriam Hanjra, Munir A. resource recovery wastewater irrigation wastewater aquaculture wastewater treatment social aspects cultural factors economic aspects water reuse health hazards risk water use drinking water recycling nutrients organic matter phosphorus sanitation gender women awareness financial analysis marketing Water, nutrient, and energy recovery from wastewater offers a sustainable solution to resource scarcity, but public acceptance remains a key barrier. While the use of treated wastewater for landscaping and irrigation is often accepted, applications involving direct human contact like potable reuse face resistance due to health concerns and the “yuck factor.” Acceptance increases with education, exposure, and perceived water scarcity, as seen in Windhoek, Namibia.In agriculture, biosolids and struvite-based fertilizers show potential, but farmers remain hesitant due to fears about contamination, odor, and food safety. Many prefer using raw wastewater, valuing its nutrient content despite the health risks. Informal and unregulated reuse continues across many low-income regions, often driven by necessity. Adoption of safe reuse practices depends on behavior change, incentives, and trust. Women, often responsible for water use at home, are more risk-aware but frequently excluded from decision-making. Addressing these social and cultural dynamics is critical for scaling resource recovery. By combining technical innovation with inclusive engagement and awareness, wastewater reuse can contribute to food security, climate resilience, and circular economy goals, especially in water-stressed regions. 2022-02-15 2022-02-23T08:27:03Z 2022-02-23T08:27:03Z Book Chapter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118226 en Open Access IWA Publishing Drechsel, Pay; Otoo, Miriam; Hanjra, Munir A. 2022. Resource recovery from wastewater and the consumer point of view: social, cultural and economic aspects. In Pikaar, I.; Guest, J.; Ganigue, R.; Jensen, P.; Rabaey, K.; Seviour, T.; Trimmer, J.; van der Kolk, O.; Vaneeckhaute, C.; Verstraete, W. (Eds.). Resource recovery from water: principles and application. London, UK: IWA Publishing. pp.383-414. [doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/9781780409566_0383] |
| spellingShingle | resource recovery wastewater irrigation wastewater aquaculture wastewater treatment social aspects cultural factors economic aspects water reuse health hazards risk water use drinking water recycling nutrients organic matter phosphorus sanitation gender women awareness financial analysis marketing Drechsel, Pay Otoo, Miriam Hanjra, Munir A. Resource recovery from wastewater and the consumer point of view: social, cultural and economic aspects |
| title | Resource recovery from wastewater and the consumer point of view: social, cultural and economic aspects |
| title_full | Resource recovery from wastewater and the consumer point of view: social, cultural and economic aspects |
| title_fullStr | Resource recovery from wastewater and the consumer point of view: social, cultural and economic aspects |
| title_full_unstemmed | Resource recovery from wastewater and the consumer point of view: social, cultural and economic aspects |
| title_short | Resource recovery from wastewater and the consumer point of view: social, cultural and economic aspects |
| title_sort | resource recovery from wastewater and the consumer point of view social cultural and economic aspects |
| topic | resource recovery wastewater irrigation wastewater aquaculture wastewater treatment social aspects cultural factors economic aspects water reuse health hazards risk water use drinking water recycling nutrients organic matter phosphorus sanitation gender women awareness financial analysis marketing |
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