Public acceptance and preference towards rainwater harvesting in Klang Valley, Malaysia / Shahariah Asmuni … [et al.]

Asmuni, Shahariah and Baah, Ruzita and Yusoff, Sabariah and Ahmad Ridzuan, Fatin Nabilah Sofea (2016) Public acceptance and preference towards rainwater harvesting in Klang Valley, Malaysia / Shahariah Asmuni … [et al.]. Journal of Emerging Economies and Islamic Research, 4 (4). pp. 1-11. ISSN 2289 – 2559

Abstract

This study explored the public acceptance and preference towards rainwater harvesting (RWH) in the area of Klang Valley. Self-administered questionnaires were used to obtain data from 109 respondents. An interview was also conducted on an individual representing a household with a RWH system. Respondents generally accepted that rainwater could be collected and reused for non-potable uses such as washing the porch and vehicles and watering the garden. While suggested WTP values of non-owners of the system fall below RM500, actual interview showed a homeowner spending a much higher amount for the system’s installation. Among the attributes of a RWH system preferred by respondents were affordability, safety and convenience. Added feature of a system preferred would be having a unit subsidized by the government. These findings may assist policymakers in finding ways to promote the development and use of RWH systems in the country.

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Asmuni, Shahariah
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Baah, Ruzita
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Yusoff, Sabariah
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Ahmad Ridzuan, Fatin Nabilah Sofea
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Subjects: T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes > Sources of water supply
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor > Puncak Alam Campus > Faculty of Business and Management
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Emerging Economies and Islamic Research
UiTM Journal Collections: UiTM Journal > Journal of Emerging Economies and Islamic Research (JEEIR)
ISSN: 2289 – 2559
Volume: 4
Number: 4
Page Range: pp. 1-11
Keywords: rainwater harvesting, preference, acceptance, willingness to pay
Date: December 2016
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/32810
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