Evaluating media framing and public reactions in the context of a water reuse proposal

Goodwin, Daniel; Raffin, M.; Jeffrey, Paul; Smith, Heather

doi:10.1080/07900627.2017.1347085

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“…When blackwater is reused, it is typically not treated to potable water standards due to the belief that the public are not supportive of its direct reuse. However, recent studies contradict these assumptions and have demonstrated increasing acceptance (Smith et al 2015;Goodwin et al 2017).…”

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Flow cytometry-based evaluation of the bacterial removal efficiency of a blackwater reuse treatment plant and the microbiological changes in the associated non-potable distribution network

Whitton

Fane

Jarvis

et al. 2018

Science of The Total Environment

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The study evaluated the changes in bacterial numbers across a full-scale membrane bioreactor (MBR) blackwater reuse system. Flow cytometry was used to quantify total and intact bacterial concentrations across the treatment train and during distribution of the recycled water. Membrane passage reduced bacterial numbers by up to 5-log units resulting in coliform-free permeate. A 2-log increase in bacterial cell concentration was subsequently observed after the granular activated carbon unit followed by a reduction in intact cells after chlorination, which corresponds to an overall intact bacteria removal of 3.4-log units. In the distribution network, the proportion of intact cells greatly depended on the free chlorine residual, with decreasing residual enabling regrowth. An initial target of 0.5 mg L free chlorine ensured sufficient suppression of intact cells for up to 14 days (setting the time intervals for system flushes at times of low water usage). Bacterial regrowth was only observed when the free chlorine concentration was below 0.34 mg L. Such loss of residual chlorine mainly applied to distant points in the distribution network from the blackwater reuse treatment plant (BRTP). Flushing these network points for 5 min did not substantially reduce cell numbers. At points closer to the BRTP, on the other hand, flushing reduced cell numbers by up to 1.5-log units concomitant with a decreasing proportion of intact cells. Intact cell concentrations did not correlate with DOC, total nitrogen, or soluble reactive phosphate, but it was shown that dead biomass could be efficiently converted into new biomass within seven days.

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Flow cytometry-based evaluation of the bacterial removal efficiency of a blackwater reuse treatment plant and the microbiological changes in the associated non-potable distribution network

Whitton

Fane

Jarvis

et al. 2018

Science of The Total Environment

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“…The importance of the media and of communication regarding potable reused water has been discussed earlier, as well as the responses of populations to media messages [9][10][11][12][13][14]63,[114][115][116][117], and societal views on alternative sources of water [12,[117][118][119][120][121]. Here we discuss the views of the media, policymakers and water utility managers on the technology to produce potable reused water.…”

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Communications on Technological Innovations: Potable Water Reuse

Tortajada

Nambiar

2019

Water

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Water scarcity has prompted an increasing number of cities to look for non-conventional sources of clean water. One of these sources is reused water, or highly treated reclaimed or recycled wastewater, a worthy addition to the portfolio of water-resource alternatives that increasing cities are considering in view of demographic and environmental changes. In this paper, we analyse communications from the media, policymakers and utility managers on the technology used to produce reused water for potable purposes. The focus of our analysis is technology as a means for producing safe and reliable water supply in the long-term. Three places were selected because of their differing experiences with social acceptance: Singapore, Orange County (California, United States), and Queensland (Australia). We found distinct differences in the communications used in the three places, which we believe have strongly influenced public opinion on the provision of clean water through potable water reuse. In communicating technological innovations to the public, it is essential to also discuss the broader framework affecting reliable water supplies. In this light, planning, legal and regulatory frameworks, institutional coordination, financial sustainability, and operational aspects should also be communicated.

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“…Despite the explicit benefits of reusing treated wastewater, several projects faced public resistance irrespective of the intended use (Hartley 2006;Dolnicar et al 2011;Molle et al 2012). This resistance is attributable to various sociocultural factors, including but not limited to trust in authorities, availability of fresh water, availability of information, risk perception, and religious prohibition (Saldas et al 2016;Goodwin et al 2017;Fielding et al 2018).…”

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Water reuse as an incentive to promote sustainable agriculture in Lebanon: Stakeholders’ perspectives

Massoud

Terkawi

Nakkash

2019

Integr Envir Assess & Manag

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While technical and economic feasibility of water reuse projects is requisite for implementation, issues in relation to cultural values, public acceptability, and perceptions should not be marginalized. This research focuses on examining the Lebanese stakeholders’ knowledge, perception, and attitude toward the reuse of treated wastewater and on exploring potential enabling factors. Accordingly, in‐depth interviews were conducted with stakeholders from concerned ministries, Lebanese Farmers Syndicate, farmers, and religious figures. The reported perceived barriers are categorized into ethical, religious, social, and economical. Various enabling factors that can ameliorate the management of potential perceived barriers are recommended, including enforcing laws, setting new regulations and quality standards, involving the public all through the project process, ensuring regular monitoring and evaluation, and developing financial policies and mechanisms. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2019;00:000–000. © 2019 SETAC

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Evaluating media framing and public reactions in the context of a water reuse proposal

Cited by 21 publications

References 56 publications

Flow cytometry-based evaluation of the bacterial removal efficiency of a blackwater reuse treatment plant and the microbiological changes in the associated non-potable distribution network

Flow cytometry-based evaluation of the bacterial removal efficiency of a blackwater reuse treatment plant and the microbiological changes in the associated non-potable distribution network

Communications on Technological Innovations: Potable Water Reuse

Water reuse as an incentive to promote sustainable agriculture in Lebanon: Stakeholders’ perspectives

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