Diffusion of Innovation Explaining Support for Septic to Sewer System Conversion Programs Among Florida Residents: Lessons for Educators and Related Stakeholders
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Septic to Sewer System
Adoption-Decision
Innovation

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Kalauni, Dharmendra, Laura Warner, Lisa Krimsky, Shelli Rampold, and Sravani Pasula. 2023. “Diffusion of Innovation Explaining Support for Septic to Sewer System Conversion Programs Among Florida Residents: Lessons for Educators and Related Stakeholders”. EDIS 2023 (3). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc429-2023.

Abstract

Water quality impaired by excess nutrients has been linked to negative effects on human health, the environment, and the economy. Residential septic systems (i.e., onsite sewage treatment) contribute to these excess nutrients. Conversion from a septic system to a sewer system (hereafter referred to as S2S) is one way to mitigate pollution from excess nutrients. There are voluntary and mandatory S2S conversion programs throughout and beyond Florida. While there are multiple benefits of making such a change, S2S conversion is a complex and costly process. This document was developed to aid environmental management professionals, policymakers, and communication and education professionals (e.g., Extension agents) in understanding residents’ perceptions pertaining to S2S conversion. More details on the study presented in this document are available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115651.

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References

Minishi-Majanja, M. K., & Kiplang'at, J. (2005). The diffusion of innovations theory as a theoretical framework in library and information science research. South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science, 71(3), 211-224. https://doi.org/10.7553/71-3-586

Rogers, E. M. (2003). Diffusion of innovations (3rd ed.). New York: Simon and Schuster.

Warner, L. A., Krimsky, L. S., & Rampold, S. D. (2022). Using a diffusion of innovation lens to understand homeowner support for septic system to sewer system conversions. Journal of Environmental Management, 319, 115651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115651

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