There is a growing interest in decentralized wastewater treatment systems, especially in regions with water scarcity problems or water management issues. This study aims to determine whether the perceived advantages and disadvantages (leading to acceptance) of decentralized wastewater plants in such regions are the same in regions where the population is not aware of these water issues. Firstly, this study systematically reviews previous findings on public perceptions of the acceptance of decentralized wastewater treatment systems. Then, the study details the results of a focus group study to determine whether the elements identified in the literature are also relevant in a region where people are unaware of water problems. The results show that a lack of awareness of water issues seems to be a critical factor influencing acceptance. Reframing the usefulness of these systems by focusing on other aspects, such as environmental sustainability, is key.

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“谁在乎？”：在无水问题地区接受分散式废水处理系统

人们对分散式废水处理系统的兴趣与日俱增，特别是在水资源短缺或水管理问题的地区。这项研究的目的是确定在这样的地区，分散式污水处理厂的感知优势和劣势（导致接受）在人们不了解这些水问题的地区是否相同。首先，本研究系统地回顾了以前公众对分散式废水处理系统的接受程度的发现。然后，该研究详述了焦点小组研究的结果，以确定在人们不了解水问题的地区，文献中确定的要素是否也相关。结果表明，对水问题的认识不足似乎是影响验收的关键因素。