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A framework for supporting rainwater harvesting in the UK
1Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, North Park Road, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK. sw278@exeter.ac.uk
Summary
UK policies promote rainwater harvesting (RWH), but an implementation deficit hinders adoption. This study proposes a framework with recommendations to overcome barriers and support RWH implementation.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Policy
- Water Management
- Sustainable Infrastructure
Background:
- UK policies encourage rainwater harvesting (RWH) adoption.
- A significant 'implementation deficit' exists, limiting RWH due to inadequate support mechanisms within legislation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an interdisciplinary framework to address the RWH implementation deficit in the UK.
- To identify and categorize barriers hindering stakeholder enablement in RWH initiatives.
Main Methods:
- An interdisciplinary approach was employed to analyze policy and stakeholder engagement.
- Evidence-based research identified six key deficit categories impacting RWH implementation.
- A framework was constructed based on identified deficit categories.
Main Results:
- Six distinct categories of implementation deficits were identified.
- A lack of stakeholder enablement was confirmed across these categories.
- Recommendations for coordinated information provision and revised incentive schemes were developed.
Conclusions:
- The developed framework provides actionable recommendations to overcome RWH implementation barriers.
- Addressing stakeholder enablement through improved information and incentives is crucial for RWH success.
- The study offers a pathway to enhance RWH adoption in the UK by bridging the policy-practice gap.
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