ABSTRACT

Under current Spanish law, domestic use of recycled water is only permitted during an officially declared disaster; however, it could be an option from a regulatory perspective. However, would Spaniards be willing to use recycled water in the home if necessary? This study investigates the public acceptance of recycled water use in Spanish households and identifies the determinants of acceptance. In data from 791 questionnaires administered in southern Spain, recycled water is the least acceptable option for alternative sources of water, behind both rainwater collection and desalination. Perceived health risk and environmental awareness explain the differences in acceptance.

摘要

根据西班牙现行法律，只有在官方宣布的灾难期间才允许在家庭中使用再生水；然而，从监管的角度来看，这可能是一种选择。然而，如果有必要，西班牙人会愿意在家中使用再生水吗？本研究调查了公众对西班牙家庭使用再生水的接受程度，并确定了接受程度的决定因素。在西班牙南部管理的 791 份问卷的数据中，再生水是最不可接受的替代水源选择，仅次于雨水收集和海水淡化。感知的健康风险和环境意识解释了接受度的差异。