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Today we can predict storms, reuse wastewater, and desalinate
inland waters. And while technology makes it easier to quickly
communicate, it can also strip away our humanity. Rather than
succumb to the pull of anonymity created by that same technology,
this book was written to help blur the lines between the experts
and the public they affect. It means the experts never forgetting
there are real people trusting them that the water is indeed "safe"
to swim in or the wastewater can be treated to a level safe enough
to drink. It means the public recognizing that operators must fix a
main break no matter when it occurs. It means bringing the public
into the mix upstream, at the discovery point of the problem rather
than waiting to hand them only the preferred solution. No longer is
lifting the experts' curtain only when they're ready to
theatrically reveal solutions acceptable. Gone are the days when
the public trusts all of the negotiations, problem solving, and
hidden props appearing after the production of the water experts is
complete. For the one thing you can predict about us humans is that
hidden beneath the facade of logic, is our deep-seated emotional
side. For only with a solid understanding of the consumer's hidden
world of perceptions and irrationality, can we truly communicate
the value of water. This book reveals the power of engaging the
public when communicating the value of water when it involves
wastewater, stormwater and watersheds. Through stories of success
and why communications can fail, this book is written for
wastewater utilities, watershed stewards and stormwater managers,
engineers, operators, stakeholders, elected officials, and anyone
that truly wants to make a difference in the public's perception
when it comes to the value of water.
Water professionals are responsible for shaping and sometimes
changing consumers' perceptions about the value of water. Consumers
can mistakenly undervalue water's worth by assuming it should be
provided at no cost to the public. This book by Melanie Goetz
outlines how water professionals can encourage customers to
appreciate water as the precious commodity it is by driving the
message that it needs to be paid for just like other valuable
services. The tactics outlined can be especially useful during
situations such as advocating for proposed rate hikes, or when
conservation measures are needed. Goetz goes into depth about the
consumer behavior and psychology that drives people's understanding
of worth. Communicating Water's Value also includes "success
stories" from various utilities and corporations who implemented
strategies that effectively shaped and changed the public's
perception of the value of water.
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