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Rainwater harvesting in the UK: exploring water-user perceptions

Ward, Sarah; Barr, Stewart; Memon, Fayyaz; Butler, David

Authors

Sarah Ward

Stewart Barr

Fayyaz Memon

David Butler



Abstract

Understanding the receptivity, including concerns and drivers, of water-users such as householders, is vital in facilitating the promotion, appropriate installation, end-use and maintenance of rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems. This article presents the triangulated results of a literature review and survey, undertaken to increase policy-makers' understanding of householder receptivity to RWH. It was identified that overall receptivity to RWH is high, but that factors pertaining particularly to cost and maintenance pose threats to receptivity. Three areas for improvement have been identified: product development, capacity building and support services, for which recommendations for action are provided. These present policy-makers with a starting point to enhance the receptivity of householders to RWH. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Journal Article Type Review
Acceptance Date Jun 29, 2012
Publication Date Apr 1, 2013
Journal Urban Water Journal
Print ISSN 1573-062X
Publisher Taylor & Francis
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 10
Issue 2
Pages 112-126
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/1573062X.2012.709256
Keywords householder, questionnaire, rainwater harvesting, receptivity, water saving
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/944877
Publisher URL http://doi.org/10.1080/1573062X.2012.709256



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