Use of water recycling systems in residential properties

Abstract

The paper explores the challenges and extent of the use of water recycling systems in residential properties in five cases in South Africa. The research approach involves a detailed review of existing similar scholarly works and conducting household surveys to identify the minute-social, economic, and technical issues in families and the degree of espousal and the preparedness of homeowners to utilise water reuse techniques is established. The study reveals that space scarcity, savings ambiguity on water remittance and inadequate information/awareness are the main micro-issues of executing water reuse systems in residential properties. The study finds that the adverse effects of micro-issues on executing water reuse techniques will decrease greatly by enhancing the water reuse techniques’ effectiveness. Furthermore, in conclusion, the study finds that the degree of reused water usage in residential properties will rise among homeowners when public awareness and educating is encouraged. The study recommended that the acquisition of fundamental ecological and technical knowledge in relation to water reuse is key, and the relevant motivation from the government through incentives for executing water-reusing techniques in residential properties is highly essential. The result of this study helps in creating a well-informed, data-driven decision-making framework that facilitates the analysis of water reuse intervention strategies that corresponds with the abilities and resources of urban powers and institutions.