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Creating an enabling environment for WR&R implementation
P-M Stathatou1, E Kampragou1, H Grigoropoulou1
1School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Heroon Polytechneiou str., Athens 15780, Greece
Summary
Water scarcity is a global issue, but water recycling and reuse (WR&R) faces barriers. This study proposes a methodology to identify and overcome these challenges, promoting reclaimed water use.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Water Resource Management
- Policy Analysis
Background:
- Growing global water scarcity necessitates innovative solutions like reclaimed water.
- Water recycling and reuse (WR&R) adoption is hindered by legal, institutional, and socio-economic barriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a comprehensive methodology for developing an enabling environment for WR&R implementation.
- To identify and analyze barriers and drivers influencing WR&R in regional water systems.
Main Methods:
- Stakeholder perception mapping to identify political, economic, social, technical, legal, and institutional factors.
- Cross-Impact/System analysis to prioritize significant barriers and enabling instruments.
Main Results:
- The methodology was applied to the Copiapó River Basin, Chile, revealing that barriers outweigh drivers for WR&R.
- Key barriers identified include unclear wastewater ownership laws, lack of pollution control policies, limited integration into land-use planning, low public awareness, and insufficient government funding.
Conclusions:
- An integrated approach is crucial for successful WR&R implementation.
- Addressing identified barriers through policy formulation is essential for enhancing reclaimed water use in water-scarce regions.
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