@misc{10481/102610,
year = {2025},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10481/102610},
abstract = {Despite the expectation that Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) would not pose
significant challenges for developed countries, substantial issues in residential water
management persist in Spain, potentially hindering the goal's full realization. This
research examines the legal, economic, and social barriers that affect equitable and
sustainable access to water, with a focus on affordability, the feasibility of using nonconventional
water sources like recycled water, and the role of water utilities in promoting
sustainable practices.
The main objective of the study is to identify how Spain can improve its water policies to
ensure fair access for all citizens, including economically vulnerable populations.
Additionally, it explores public attitudes toward non-traditional water sources and
analyzes which types of water utilities are more committed to driving conservation
efforts, as well as the methods they use to encourage sustainable water usage.
Using a combination of qualitative legal analysis and quantitative data from Spanish
municipalities, the research gathers insights through public surveys and applies statistical
models to evaluate the relationships between water tariffs, public acceptance of recycled
water, and how different types of water utility ownership influence conservation
behaviors.
The findings show that while physical access to water is nearly universal, economic
barriers remain a critical issue, with many low-income households at risk of water
poverty. Public resistance to the use of recycled water would pose a challenge if
authorities were to implement it for domestic purposes. Moreover, the study reveals that
while there is room for improvement, publicly owned utilities are more proactive in
promoting water conservation compared to private companies.
The research calls for the creation of an independent regulatory agency to address regional
disparities in water affordability and management. It also emphasizes the need for
targeted public education campaigns to increase acceptance of recycled water, along with
stronger regulatory frameworks to ensure that all water utilities actively promote watersaving
practices.},
organization = {Tesis Univ. Granada.},
organization = {FPU19/00665. Ministerio de Universidades},
organization = {FPU grant holders (EST22/00159 and EST23/00143). Ministerio de Universidades},
organization = {ECO2017-86822-R},
organization = {SEJ-018-UGR18},
organization = {PID2022 126235NB- I00},
organization = {P18-RT-576},
organization = {UCE2019-01},
publisher = {Universidad de Granada},
keywords = {Spain · Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6)},
keywords = {Residential water management},
keywords = {Affordability},
title = {Spain and Sustainable Development Goal 6: The main challenges of water policy for residential use},
author = {López Ruiz, Samara},
}