这篇文章回顾了九项民意调查的结果，调查内容涉及人们对将回收废水用于饮用和非饮用目的的态度。通过评估这些调查，作者提出了实现公众接受饮用水再利用的策略，尤其是在缺水地区。识别出抵制该理念的人群，识别出可能接受该理念的人群。总的来说，许多被调查者认为，该技术可以充分处理废水，以供饮用水再利用。绝大多数人会同意将再生水用于其他用途。包括10个参考文献和表格。

This article reviews the results of nine public opinion surveys of attitudes toward the use of reclaimed wastewater for drinking and nonpotable purposes. By assessing these surveys, the author recommends strategies for achieving public acceptance of potable reuse water, especially in water-short areas. Groups of people who are resistant to the idea are identified and those who would be likely to accept the concept are identified. Overall, many of those surveyed believe that the technology exists to treat wastewater sufficiently for potable reuse. A large majority would approve of using reclaimed water for other purposes. Includes 10 references, tables.