This paper reports on research into the public acceptance of water reuse, that is, water sourced from highly treated sewage effluent. It distills Bruvold's (1972-1988) USA findings and compares these to an audit of twenty-two recent surveys, with some reference to case studies at eight sites, where potable reuse has been proposed, and four residential reuse sites. It highlights several factors that may help explain a degree of support for potable reuse and confirms relatively high acceptance of non potable reuse. Several areas need further investigation and other known results suggest ways that responsible agencies can promote community trust in the development and management of alternative water resources.
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