Institutional arrangements for the use of treated effluent in irrigation, western Cape, South Africa
Wastewater is increasingly regarded as a valuable resource, but to fully and safely exploit the potential, sound institutional arrangements governing its reuse are crucial. This article presents a case study of a self-managed irrigation scheme in Western Cape, South Africa, that uses treated effluen...
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| author | Saldias, C. Speelman, S. van Koppen, Barbara Huylenbroeck, G. van |
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| description | Wastewater is increasingly regarded as a valuable resource, but to fully and safely exploit the potential, sound institutional arrangements governing its reuse are crucial. This article presents a case study of a self-managed irrigation scheme in Western Cape, South Africa, that uses treated effluent directly, formally and safely. By applying the Institutional Analysis and Development framework, the variables within the context, action arena and patterns of interaction that have enabled this outcome are systematically identified and evaluated. Key variables include: water scarcity; an effective policy and regulatory framework; public pollution prevention awareness; self-organization; and capital-intensive water use linked to profitable markets. |
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| spelling | CGSpace775352025-06-17T08:24:21Z Institutional arrangements for the use of treated effluent in irrigation, western Cape, South Africa Saldias, C. Speelman, S. van Koppen, Barbara Huylenbroeck, G. van wastewater treatment water reuse wastewater irrigation financing institutional development irrigation schemes water scarcity water policy farmers equity sustainability case studies Wastewater is increasingly regarded as a valuable resource, but to fully and safely exploit the potential, sound institutional arrangements governing its reuse are crucial. This article presents a case study of a self-managed irrigation scheme in Western Cape, South Africa, that uses treated effluent directly, formally and safely. By applying the Institutional Analysis and Development framework, the variables within the context, action arena and patterns of interaction that have enabled this outcome are systematically identified and evaluated. Key variables include: water scarcity; an effective policy and regulatory framework; public pollution prevention awareness; self-organization; and capital-intensive water use linked to profitable markets. 2016-03-03 2016-11-01T13:39:56Z 2016-11-01T13:39:56Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77535 en Limited Access Informa UK Limited Saldias, C.; Speelman, S.; van Koppen, Barbara; van Huylenbroeck, G. 2015. Institutional arrangements for the use of treated effluent in irrigation, western Cape, South Africa. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 18p. (Online first). doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2015.1045970 |
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| title | Institutional arrangements for the use of treated effluent in irrigation, western Cape, South Africa |
| title_full | Institutional arrangements for the use of treated effluent in irrigation, western Cape, South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Institutional arrangements for the use of treated effluent in irrigation, western Cape, South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Institutional arrangements for the use of treated effluent in irrigation, western Cape, South Africa |
| title_short | Institutional arrangements for the use of treated effluent in irrigation, western Cape, South Africa |
| title_sort | institutional arrangements for the use of treated effluent in irrigation western cape south africa |
| topic | wastewater treatment water reuse wastewater irrigation financing institutional development irrigation schemes water scarcity water policy farmers equity sustainability case studies |
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