To increase US public acceptance of water reuse, such as high awareness of treatment technology, trust in local government; and of the challenges and opportunities of water reuse in the US:

• Manage diverse types of information in order to serve the interests of all stakeholders, and ensure equal access of information, in order to promote learning and communication, and to build mutual understanding among all stakeholders.
• Nurture multiple motives for the public to engage, demonstrate genuine commitment to hear the public’s voice.
• Promote communication and public dialog in multiple forms and venues in all stages of decision making.
• Ensure decisions made are fair, sound, and reasonable.
• Build and maintain trust among decision makers and the general public.

Individual 
The learning experience: Allows a learner to interact and collaborate with others on instructional tasks.
The learning experience: Relates to personal interests and provides for personal choice and control. (the learning experience is “learner centered”)

Community 
The learning experience: Builds effectiveness through linkages to other communities, partners, and resources.

Class or Group 
The learning experience: Is designed to focus on a targeted audience and is built on an understanding of audience skills and interests.
The learning experience: Is relevant to and accessible by people with diverse backgrounds and influences.

Citation: Hartley, T. W. (2006). Public perception and participation in water reuse. Desalination, 187(1-3), 115-126.
Citation Type: Research