A framework for supporting rainwater harvesting in the UK

Ward, S.; Butler, D.; Barr, S.; Memon, F. A.

Abstract

Numerous policy vehicles have been introduced in the UK promoting the use of rainwater harvesting (RWH). However, an 'implementation deficit' exists where legislation limits action by failing to provide adequate support mechanisms. This study uses an interdisciplinary approach to construct a framework to address the issue of overcoming this deficit. Evidence bases have identified six deficit categories, which confirm a lack of enabling of stakeholders. Outline recommendations, such as coordinated information provision and reconsideration of incentive schemes are made in relation to these categories to complete the framework for supporting RWH in the UK. © IWA Publishing 2009.

Citation

Ward, S., Butler, D., Barr, S., & Memon, F. A. (2009). A framework for supporting rainwater harvesting in the UK. Water Science and Technology, 60(10), 2629-2636. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2009.655

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 8, 2019
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2009
• Deposit Date: Nov 6, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 6, 2018
• Journal: Water Science and Technology
• Print ISSN: 0273-1223
• Publisher: IWA Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 60
• Issue: 10
• Pages: 2629-2636
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2009.655
• Keywords: evidence, framework, grounded theory, rainwater harvesting, stakeholder
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/990739
• Publisher URL: http://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2009.655
• Additional Information: Additional Information : ©IWA Publishing (2009). The definitive peer-reviewed and edited version of this article is published in Water Science & Technology, 60, 10, 2629-2636, 2009, Water Science & Technology, and is available at www.iwapublishing.com.