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TitlePublic perception of water consumption and its effects on water conservation behavior
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsLiangxin, F, Wang, F, Guobin, L, Xiaomei, Y, Wei, Q
Volume6
Issue6
Pagination1771-1784
Date Published06/2014
PublisherMDPI AG
Place PublishedBasel, Switzerland
Publication LanguageEnglish
Keywordsdomestic water consumption, survey research, water-use behavior, Wei River Basin
Abstract

The usual perception of consumers regarding water consumption is that their bills do not match their actual water consumption. However, this mismatch has been insufficiently studied; particularly for cases related to specific water-use patterns, water conservation practices, and user socio-demographics. In this study, a total of 776 households in 16 villages situated in the rural Wei River Basin are investigated to address the gap in the literature. Questionnaires and 3-day water diaries are used for data collection and comparison. Results show that significant relations exist between perceived water consumption and actual water consumption. The huge disparities highlighted by the results suggest that community policies and programs to improve public water conservation consciousness or practices must be implemented to enhance consumer understanding of water consumption.[authors abstract]

URLhttp://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/6/6/1771
DOI10.3390/w6061771

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