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2. Predicting greywater reuse for potable and nonpotable purposes in a developing country – a theory of planned behaviour approach.

Author

Oteng-Peprah, Michael, Acheampong, Mike Agbesi, and DeVries, Nanne K.

Subjects
GRAYWATER (Domestic wastewater), WASTEWATER treatment, PLANNED behavior theory
Abstract

This study was aimed at predicting greywater reuse in a municipality of a developing country using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). It sought to identify the beliefs that influence people’s intentions to reuse greywater for potable and nonpotable purposes. Residents within the municipality completed a questionnaire designed with the TPB constructs and other demographic data. Results revealed an excellent fit for potable reuse intention and a mediocre fit for nonpotable reuse intentions. Attitudes and behavioural control were the constructs that significantly influenced intentions to reuse greywater for both potable and nonpotable purposes. Location of the source of water to the respondents and level of education were introduced as background factors. Location of the source of water had no significant direct or indirect influence on intentions to reuse greywater for potable or nonpotable purposes. Level of education had a nonsignificant indirect and direct effect on intentions to reuse greywater for potable purpose but is mediated through attitudes and perceived behavioural control for nonpotable reuse intentions. Strategies aimed at promoting greywater reuse should be targeted at a specific reuse option and not a wholesale intervention that is expected to address all reuse interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019
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3. Sustainable wastewater management: exploring the option of greywater reuse in a developing country – Ghana

Author

Michael Oteng-Peprah, de Vries, Nanne, Acheampong, Mike Agbesi, RS: CAPHRI - R6 - Promoting Health & Personalised Care, and Health promotion

Subjects
Waste management, Wastewater, greywater, adsorption, theory of planned behaviour, Developing country, Greywater reuse, Business, willingness, Reuse, Greywater, reuse
Abstract

The research explored greywater reuse strategies in a developing country. Quality and quantity estimation of greywater was assessed which established the detrimental effect of unregulated discharge of greywater into the environment. The study experimented the use of a locally produced adsorbent in reducing targeted contaminants in greywater and further studied associated behaviour relating to users. The local material was successful in reducing the targeted pollutant to the recommended guideline values. The study also established that, preference for greywater reuse was more geared toward non-potable uses. The research concludes that to convince household heads to adopt greywater treatment and reuse systems, specific drivers of intentions must be addressed in the campaign.

Published
2020

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