Social perception about the reuse of recycled water in VRAEM agriculture. Inclusion of the social dimension in Kimbiri-Sampantuari (Cusco)

Abstract

The reuse of recycled water in agricultural activities requires integrated management to strengthen a greater perception of citizen acceptance and guarantee the sustainability of its use. The perception of risk and acceptance of the farmers of Sampantuari-Kimbiri (Cusco) regarding the reuse of recycled water was analyzed through a survey carried out in the community and a bibliographic review directly related to the WWTP project. The results revealed a lack of knowledge about the benefits of reuse and therefore a high perception of risk in the quality of the effluent, sanitary conditions, but considered its use in crops acceptable. The municipality of Kimbiri and independent actors such as the university must strengthen alliances to improve the availability of information, raise the level of awareness, knowledge and acceptance for its reuse in agriculture; within the framework of sustainable development in the integrated management and circular economy of water.