Towards Management and Sustainabliy of wastewater reuses: Features, Challenges and Opportunities Case Study in Addis Ababa City
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2020-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to explore features, challenges and opportunities of
management and sustainability of wastewater reuses in order to improve water access a
reliable and adequate potable and non-potable water supply. Additionally, water resources
need to be managed far more efficiently. The key objectives of this study are: to assess the
total amount of water supply for various non-potable water use (toilet flushing) in Addis
Ababa city; to examine the attitude/ perception of the residents to reuse recycle water for
various non-potable water uses in the city and; to evaluate public acceptance in order to use
recycle water for various non-potable water uses in the city. Quantitative and qualitative
methods were used to collect and analyze data. The study employs descriptive statistical
method and the selection of the respondents was done by using Cochran sample
determination method. Questionnaires and key informant interview were prepared and
distributed to legible respondents to collect data. According to the informant responses, the
results demonstrated that Addis Ababa Water Supply and Sanitation Authority, it is incapable
to provide adequate water for potable and non-potable uses. The results field survey
demonstrated that there are perceived positive public perceptions and opinion in order to use
recycle wastewater for various non-potable water uses. Based on the results of the output, it
was success for Addis Ababa Water Supply and Sanitation Authority should pay attention on
HHs wastewater discharge from households are sustainable source of wastewater reuses in
the future and thereby it safeguards potable water supply in Addis Ababa city.
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Wastewater discharge, Sustainable waste water reuses, perception of non-potable water, wastewater management.