Contingent valuation by the community of indirect benefits of using recycled water: an Australian case study

Contingent valuation (CV) was used to survey an Australian community who will soon be using recycled water for non-potable purposes. Willingness to pay (WTP) for four indirect, non-market utilities of recycled water were investigated: a decreased amount of sewage going into the ocean; exemption form...

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Published inWater Science & Technology: Water Supply Vol. 5; no. 3-4; pp. 95 - 103
Main Authors Hurlimann, A, McKay, J
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published London IWA Publishing 01.01.2005
Subjects
Communities
Demographic variables
Demographics
Drinking water
Dwellings
Sewage
Water reuse
Water utilities
Willingness to pay
Australia
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Summary:Contingent valuation (CV) was used to survey an Australian community who will soon be using recycled water for non-potable purposes. Willingness to pay (WTP) for four indirect, non-market utilities of recycled water were investigated: a decreased amount of sewage going into the ocean; exemption form water restrictions; a continuously green appearance of public open space; and wetlands located in close proximity to dwellings. WTP trends were found across demographic variables (gender, age, income and education), with some significant differences between groups. Strong concern for the environment was found to influence WTP. An improved methodology for further research is suggested.
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ISBN:1843395614
9781843395614
ISSN:1606-9749
1607-0798
DOI:10.2166/ws.2005.0088