Bottled water versus tap water: understanding consumers' preferences

MF Doria - Journal of water and health, 2006 - iwaponline.com
The consumption of bottled water has been increasing consistently over the last decade,
even in countries where tap water quality is considered excellent. This paper discusses …

Quality assessment for methodological aspects of microplastics analysis in bottled water–a critical review

SM Praveena, S Laohaprapanon - Food Control, 2021 - Elsevier
Growing popularity and public interest in bottled water necessitate a more in-depth
investigation of microplastics in bottled water. Previous studies on microplastics in bottled …

Factors influencing public perception of drinking water quality

M de França Doria - Water policy, 2010 - iwaponline.com
A better understanding of the processes that influence public perception can contribute to
improvements in water management, consumer services, acceptability of water reuse and …

Perceptions of drinking water quality and risk and its effect on behaviour: A cross-national study

M de França Doria, N Pidgeon, PR Hunter - Science of the Total …, 2009 - Elsevier
There is a growing effort to provide drinking water that has the trust of consumers, but the
processes underlying the perception of drinking water quality and risks are still not fully …

Bottled water: the pure commodity in the age of branding

R Wilk - journal of Consumer Culture, 2006 - journals.sagepub.com
Bottled water has become a pervasive global business, and bottled water consumption
continues to increase rapidly, particularly in countries where clean potable tap water is …

Exploring beliefs about bottled water and intentions to reduce consumption: The dual-effect of social norm activation and persuasive information

S van Der Linden - Environment and Behavior, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Mass consumption of bottled water is contributing to a multitude of environmental problems,
including water wastage, pollution, and climate change. The aim of this study is to advance a …

Tap versus bottled water consumption: The influence of social norms, affect and image on consumer choice

A Etale, M Jobin, M Siegrist - Appetite, 2018 - Elsevier
What drives consumers to choose bottled water instead of tap water where the latter is safe,
accessible, costs far less, and in spite of its environmental impacts? This research …

[PDF][PDF] Social, cultural and behavioral correlates of household water treatment and storage

ME Figueroa, DL Kincaid - Center Publication HCI, 2010 - ccp.jhu.edu
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Public perceptions of drinking water: a postal survey of residents with private water supplies

AQ Jones, CE Dewey, K Doré, SE Majowicz… - BMC public health, 2006 - Springer
Abstract Background In Canada, the legal responsibility for the condition of private water
supplies, including private wells and cisterns, rests with their owners. However, there are …

Factors influencing customer satisfaction with water service quality in Chile

J Denantes, G Donoso - Utilities Policy, 2021 - Elsevier
Consumers satisfaction with water and service quality are not always in line with monitored
water and service quality compliance. Reducing the difference between perceptions and …