Assessment of RO Wastewater Management and Reuse: Concerning Households in Gurugram, Haryana, India
| International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science |
| © 2024 by SSRG - IJAES Journal |
| Volume 11 Issue 5 |
| Year of Publication : 2024 |
| Authors : Angad Singh Miglani |
10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V11I5P104
How to Cite?
Angad Singh Miglani, "Assessment of RO Wastewater Management and Reuse: Concerning Households in Gurugram, Haryana, India," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 29-34, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V11I5P104
Abstract:
As global temperatures rise, water scarcity is becoming a critical issue worldwide, impacting countries like South Africa and Brazil and cities in India such as Gurugram, the focus of this study. One significant source of water wastage is Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems, which generate 3-4 liters of wastewater for every liter of purified water. This study surveyed 143 respondents in Gurugram through a 22-question survey to gather demographic, socioeconomic, and water usage data, including RO system practices. The results revealed that 86% of respondents used RO systems, but only 45% were aware of wastewater reuse practices, and 39.8% actively reused their RO wastewater. Additionally, while 25.2% accurately knew the amount of water wasted by their RO system, 51% believed they knew. 14% of respondents would consider reusing RO wastewater if better technology were available. These findings suggest that limited technology and awareness are the primary barriers to RO wastewater reuse in Gurugram, highlighting the need for increased education on RO system inefficiencies.
Keywords:
Gurugram, Survey, RO wastewater, Reuse, Awareness.
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