Assessing the level of women's awareness of the concepts of water resources management and their attitudes and practices to improve the pattern of water consumption (Women 20 to 65 years old in Zarrinshahr. Lenjan)

Lenjan city is the distribution point of Zayandehrud and the management of water and wastewater resources in this city is important due to the presence of water-related industries. In this study, the knowledge and abilities of women in water resources management were examined. This study was a descriptive-analytical study. A questionnaire including 4 sections of demographic questions, knowledge assessment, attitude assessment and performance assessment was designed. 238 questionnaires were randomly distributed in the first half of January 1400. Statistical analysis was performed using Excel and SPSS16 software. The participation rate in answering the questionnaire was less than 50%. Women are well aware of water resources such as wetlands, rivers and groundwater and the concept of per capita consumption, but their knowledge of concepts such as virtual water, water recycling, wastewater treatment and their attitudes and practices showed that their knowledge of the concepts of wastewater. The value of recycled water and the concepts of demand management are weak. Participants' knowledge was moderate and their attitudes and practices were good, but they have little knowledge of water resources management and water recovery strategies. The level of awareness of housewives should be further strengthened compared to other groups.