Review of water reuse and recycling: USA successes vs. African challenges

Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu 1, *, Michael Tega Majemite 2, Alexander Obaigbena 3, Johnson Sunday Oliha 4, Michael Ayorinde Dada 5 and Onyeka Henry Daraojimba 6

1 Independent Researcher, Durban South Africa.
2 Technical University Darmstadt, Germany.
3 Independent Researcher, Darey.io, United Kingdom.
4 Independent Researcher, Lagos, Nigeria.
5 Sychar Water Technologies, Houston Texas, United States.
6 Department of Information Management, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
 
Review
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 11(01), 341–349.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.1.0070
Publication history: 
Received on 06 December 2023; revised on 13 January 2024; accepted on 16 January 2024
 
Abstract: 
This research paper conducts a comparative analysis of water reuse practices in the United States and water challenges in Africa. The United States exemplifies successful water reuse through advanced technologies, robust policies, and community engagement, while Africa contends with multifaceted challenges, including scarcity, pollution, and limited resources. The barriers to water reuse adoption in Africa, encompassing socioeconomic, institutional, and technological factors, underscore the need for targeted strategies. The paper recommends policy reforms, financial support, community engagement, technology transfer, research initiatives, and international collaboration to overcome these barriers. By recognizing the disparities and shared complexities, this research aims to contribute to developing context-specific solutions, fostering sustainable water reuse practices in Africa, and promoting equitable and resilient water management strategies globally.
 
Keywords: 
Water Reuse; Sustainable Water Management; Comparative Analysis; Water Challenges
 
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