Survey data on perceptions of water scarcity and potable reuse from water utility customers in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Distler, Lauren N.; Scruggs, Caroline E.

doi:10.1016/j.dib.2020.105289

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“…A total of 1831 completed surveys were returned for a response rate of 46%. The research results demonstrated how residents of the ABCWUA service area compared to other populations that have been surveyed on similar topics, created the first model to predict PWR acceptance based on demographic characteristics, and demonstrated a new approach for mapping survey data to understand the kinds of education, outreach, and trust‐building needed in different parts of the ABCWUA service area (Cruz et al, 2020; Distler et al, 2020; Distler & Scruggs, 2020a; Distler & Scruggs, 2020b). The survey's high return rate suggested that water resources and reuse are important topics for area residents…”

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Understanding questions and concerns about potable water reuse: An analysis of survey write‐in responses

2023

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Urban centers around the world are grappling with the challenges associated with population increases, drought, and projected water shortages. Potable water reuse (i.e., purification of municipal wastewater for reuse as drinking water) is an option for supplementing existing water supplies. Public perception research on potable water reuse has predominantly employed surveys with multiple-choice questions that constrain survey respondents to describe their concerns by choosing from several response options. This research examines hundreds of write-in responses to a large public survey in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to provide a detailed analysis of residents' questions and concerns about potable water reuse. Findings demonstrate that allowing respondents to voice their actual concerns adds richness and nuance that cannot be obtained from multiple-choice response data alone. Especially with controversial resource considerations, such as potable water reuse, planners would benefit from a full understanding of the problem before engaging with the community.

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2023

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“…However, any of the survey questions could have been included. The full survey instrument is available in the open access peer‐reviewed publications associated with this research (Distler & Scruggs, 2020a, 2020b). The seven survey questions and associated response categories included for analysis in this study are shown in Table 1.…”

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“…Except for the locational information, all data associated with this study can be found in a separate open access publication (Distler & Scruggs, 2020b).…”

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Mapping potable reuse survey data using spatial statistics to inform tailored education and outreach

2020

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This research describes geospatial analyses of water‐related knowledge and opinion data on potable water reuse collected through a large‐scale public survey of water utility customers in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We identify key geographic areas, or statistically significant “hotspots,” of public distrust in the local water utility provider, public willingness (or lack thereof) to accept potable water reuse, and lack of knowledge or misconceptions about water‐related issues and climate change. By combining public survey data, geographic information system software, and spatial statistics for hotspot analyses, we introduce a tailored outreach method to identify geographic locations for targeted outreach and education on water‐related issues. This new approach to analyzing survey data is a promising dimension of water management, and the method could be important for tackling other resource management issues in additional cities or regions as well.

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“…A 46-item online survey, taking approximately twenty minutes to complete, was conducted during May-August 2020. The survey questions were created by the authors, based on a thorough literature review [35][36][37][38]. The platform Qualtrics was used to develop the survey and contained mostly closed-ended questions.…”

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Exploring the associations between the perception of water scarcity and support for alternative potable water sources

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2023

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This study examines the association between the perception of water scarcity and support for alternative water sources in general, and specifically desalination and recycled water. It also examines the mediating role that perception of climate change has on the aforementioned association. A 46-item survey (n = 588) was conducted in the Geelong region of Australia. Logistic regression was used to determine the independent association between perceived water scarcity and socio-demographic factors, with support for alternative water sources, desalination and recycled water. 82% of respondents supported undefined ‘alternative water sources’. However, support for specific alternatives was lower (desalination: 65%; recycled water: 40.3%). Perception of water scarcity was significantly associated with increased odds of support for alternative water sources (OR 1.94, 95% CI: 1.25–3.00) and support for recycled water (OR 2.32, 95% CI: 1.68–3.31). There was no significant relationship between perception of water scarcity and support for desalination (OR 0.959 95% CI: 0.677–1.358). Climate change was found to mediate perceived water scarcity and support for alternative sources (OR 1.360, 95% CI: 0.841–2.198). The mediation of the relationship between perceived water scarcity and support for recycled water by climate change was not strong. These results facilitate enhanced community engagement strategies.

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Survey data on perceptions of water scarcity and potable reuse from water utility customers in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cited by 11 publications

References 3 publications

Understanding questions and concerns about potable water reuse: An analysis of survey write‐in responses

Understanding questions and concerns about potable water reuse: An analysis of survey write‐in responses

Mapping potable reuse survey data using spatial statistics to inform tailored education and outreach

Exploring the associations between the perception of water scarcity and support for alternative potable water sources

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