Resource recovery from wastewater and the consumer point of view: social, cultural and economic aspects

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cg.contributor.crpWater, Land and Ecosystems
cg.creator.identifierPay Drechsel: 0000-0002-2592-8812
cg.creator.identifierOtoo, Miriam: 0000-0002-2614-426X
cg.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.2166/9781780409566_0383
cg.identifier.iwmilibraryH050912
cg.identifier.wlethemeRural-Urban Linkages
cg.isbn9781780409566
cg.reviewStatusPeer Review
dc.contributor.authorDrechsel, Pay
dc.contributor.authorOtoo, Miriam
dc.contributor.authorHanjra, Munir A.
dc.date.accessioned2022-02-23T08:27:03Zen
dc.date.available2022-02-23T08:27:03Zen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/118226
dc.titleResource recovery from wastewater and the consumer point of view: social, cultural and economic aspectsen
dcterms.abstractWater, nutrient, and energy recovery from wastewater offers a sustainable solution to resource scarcity, but public acceptance remains a key barrier. While the use of treated wastewater for landscaping and irrigation is often accepted, applications involving direct human contact like potable reuse face resistance due to health concerns and the “yuck factor.” Acceptance increases with education, exposure, and perceived water scarcity, as seen in Windhoek, Namibia.In agriculture, biosolids and struvite-based fertilizers show potential, but farmers remain hesitant due to fears about contamination, odor, and food safety. Many prefer using raw wastewater, valuing its nutrient content despite the health risks. Informal and unregulated reuse continues across many low-income regions, often driven by necessity. Adoption of safe reuse practices depends on behavior change, incentives, and trust. Women, often responsible for water use at home, are more risk-aware but frequently excluded from decision-making. Addressing these social and cultural dynamics is critical for scaling resource recovery. By combining technical innovation with inclusive engagement and awareness, wastewater reuse can contribute to food security, climate resilience, and circular economy goals, especially in water-stressed regions.en
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Access
dcterms.bibliographicCitationDrechsel, Pay; Otoo, Miriam; Hanjra, Munir A. 2022. Resource recovery from wastewater and the consumer point of view: social, cultural and economic aspects. In Pikaar, I.; Guest, J.; Ganigue, R.; Jensen, P.; Rabaey, K.; Seviour, T.; Trimmer, J.; van der Kolk, O.; Vaneeckhaute, C.; Verstraete, W. (Eds.). Resource recovery from water: principles and application. London, UK: IWA Publishing. pp.383-414. [doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/9781780409566_0383]en
dcterms.descriptionIn Pikaar, I.; Guest, J.; Ganigue, R.; Jensen, P.; Rabaey, K.; Seviour, T.; Trimmer, J.; van der Kolk, O.; Vaneeckhaute, C.; Verstraete, W. (Eds.). Resource recovery from water: principles and application. London, UK: IWA Publishingen
dcterms.extentp. 383-414
dcterms.issued2022-02-15
dcterms.languageen
dcterms.licenseCC-BY-NC-ND-4.0
dcterms.publisherIWA Publishing
dcterms.subjectresource recoveryen
dcterms.subjectwastewater irrigationen
dcterms.subjectwastewater aquacultureen
dcterms.subjectwastewater treatmenten
dcterms.subjectsocial aspectsen
dcterms.subjectcultural factorsen
dcterms.subjecteconomic aspectsen
dcterms.subjectwater reuseen
dcterms.subjecthealth hazardsen
dcterms.subjectrisken
dcterms.subjectwater useen
dcterms.subjectdrinking wateren
dcterms.subjectrecyclingen
dcterms.subjectnutrientsen
dcterms.subjectorganic matteren
dcterms.subjectphosphorusen
dcterms.subjectsanitationen
dcterms.subjectgenderen
dcterms.subjectwomenen
dcterms.subjectawarenessen
dcterms.subjectfinancial analysisen
dcterms.subjectmarketingen
dcterms.typeBook Chapter

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