Perception and acceptability of the public towards the use of harvested rainwater in water scarce regions

IF 1.7 4区环境科学与生态学 Q4 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Water and Environment Journal Pub Date : 2024-07-03 DOI:10.1111/wej.12944

Livhuwani Vele, Eunice Ubomba‐Jaswa, Joshua Nosa Edokpayi

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Abstract

This study discusses the critical importance of sustainable access to clean water, particularly in regions facing severe water shortages. The study investigates the public perception of harvested rainwater as a solution to water scarcity in South Africa's semi arid regions. Conducted with 110 respondents, it explores demographics, rainwater harvesting practices, storage methods, and factors affecting satisfaction. Most households (39.6%) had four to six members, with a balanced gender distribution. Despite widespread unemployment (53.2%), 33.6% were graduates. Rainwater was harvested primarily during rainfall (64.9%), with 94.5% of the respondents collected from their own roofs. Storage methods included JoJo tanks (41.8%) and small buckets (54.5%). Concerningly, 95.5% did not test water quality, yet 64.5% found it acceptable. Regression analysis showed water quality significantly influenced satisfaction (b = 0.623, p < 0.005). The high prevalence of rainwater harvesting underscores its potential to address water shortages sustainably.

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公众对缺水地区使用收集的雨水的看法和接受程度

本研究讨论了可持续获取清洁水的至关重要性，尤其是在面临严重缺水的地区。本研究调查了公众对收集雨水作为南非半干旱地区缺水解决方案的看法。110 名受访者参加了调查，调查内容包括人口统计、雨水收集方法、储存方法以及影响满意度的因素。大多数家庭（39.6%）有四到六名成员，性别分布均衡。尽管失业率普遍较高（53.2%），但有 33.6% 的人是毕业生。雨水主要在降雨时收集（64.9%），94.5%的受访者从自家屋顶收集雨水。储存方法包括乔乔水箱（41.8%）和小水桶（54.5%）。令人担忧的是，95.5% 的受访者没有检测水质，但 64.5% 的受访者认为水质可以接受。回归分析表明，水质对满意度有很大影响（b = 0.623，p < 0.005）。雨水收集的高普及率凸显了其可持续解决水资源短缺问题的潜力。

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