Evaluating the Social and Psychological Factors about the Public Acceptance of Treated Wastewater Reuse: A Review

Abstract

To address water scarcity, treated wastewater has been demonstrated to be a more practical and environmentally beneficial solution than untreated wastewater. Nowadays, it is well acknowledged that social marketing and advocacy are inefficient at getting people to use recycled water. It is widely understood that the key components of any reuse project's success are public attitudes and acceptance of water reuse. This paper aims to present a summary of the literature on water reuse, with a focus on issues that may influence how the public perceives water reuse. In this study, a variety of social, psychological, and demographic variables are linked to higher levels of public support for wastewater use. The level of knowledge in this field is included in the conclusion, along with advanced suggestions and policy implications for improving our understanding of the socio-psychological and technological forces behind water reuse for multiple applications.