Public perceptions of recycled water: a survey of visitors to the London 2012 Olympic Park

Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination

Jeffrey, P.¹  Smith, H. M.¹  Rutter, P.² 

[1] Cranfield Water Science Institute, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK;Thames Water, Clearwater Court, Vastern Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DB, UK

关键词: London 2012 Games;    public perceptions;    recycled blackwater;   

DOI  :  10.2166/wrd.2014.146

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

来源: IWA Publishing

【 摘 要 】

The Old Ford Water Recycling Plant, operated by Thames Water, was used to supply non-potable recycled blackwater to some of the venues at the London 2012 Games. In an effort to learn from this experience, Thames Water commissioned a survey of visitors to the Olympic Park during the Games to explore public responses to the water recycling project. Results show a very high level of support for using non-potable recycled blackwater, both in public venues and in homes. Such findings may indicate a growing receptivity towards this technology, and show that Thames Water (and other private water companies) are well placed to encourage and even lead public discussion around the role of water reuse in the future of urban water supplies.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC-ND