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Public perceptions of water scarcity in China: insights from an online survey of 3262 responses

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  • Hui Liu
  • Siao Sun
  • Chuanglin Fang
  • Qiuhong Tang
  • Ting Ma

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Freshwater is increasingly abstracted beyond sustainable levels in many watersheds worldwide. Is the public aware of this water scarcity challenge? This study investigated public perceptions of water scarcity and how individual characteristics influence these perceptions using an ordinal logistic regression model. Based on 3262 online survey responses, we found that participants tend to underestimate water scarcity, contrasting the fact that over half of the cities in China face water scarcity. High-income tap water users are more likely to underestimate water scarcity than low-income non-tap water users. Understanding these perceptions is critical for promoting water-saving practices and developing effective mitigation strategies.

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  • Hui Liu & Siao Sun & Chuanglin Fang & Qiuhong Tang & Ting Ma, 2025. "Public perceptions of water scarcity in China: insights from an online survey of 3262 responses," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 41(5-6), pages 1027-1044, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:41:y:2025:i:5-6:p:1027-1044
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2025.2486848
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